33-17-11. Rights and powers of attorney for insurer generally; contents and terms of power of attorney; furnishing of copy of power of attorney to subscribers.

The rights and powers of the attorney of a reciprocal insurer shall be as provided in the power of attorney given to it by the subscribers.#

The power of attorney must set forth:#

1. (1)

   The powers of the attorney;#

2. (2)

   That the attorney is authorized to accept service of process on behalf of the insurer in actions against the insurer upon contracts exchanged;#

3. (3)

   The general services to be performed by the attorney;#

4. (4)

   The maximum amounts to be deducted from advance premiums or deposits to be paid to the attorney and the general items of expense in addition to losses to be paid by the insurer; and#

5. (5)

   Except as to nonassessable policies, a provision for a contingent several liability of each subscriber in a specified amount, which amount shall be not less than one nor more than ten times the premium or premium deposit stated in the policy.#

The power of attorney may:#

1. (1)

   Provide for the right of substitution of the attorney and revocation of the power of attorney and rights thereunder;#

2. (2)

   Impose any restrictions upon the exercise of the power as are agreed upon by the subscribers;#

3. (3)

   Provide for the exercise of any right reserved to the subscribers directly or through their advisory committee; and#

4. (4)

   Contain other lawful provisions deemed advisable.#

The terms of any power of attorney or agreement collateral to such power shall be reasonable and equitable and shall be subject to review and approval by the Commissioner.#

A copy of the power of attorney shall be furnished each subscriber.#