The licensed surplus lines insurance producer seeking the placement of nonadmitted insurance must conduct a diligent search to ascertain whether the insurance, indemnity contract, or surety bond can be procured from a company authorized to do business in this state. The surplus lines insurance producer may rely on a diligent search done by a licensed insurance producer or the insured if the surplus lines insurance producer deems it sufficient.
N.D. Admin Code 45-09-01-03
General Authority: NDCC 26.1-44-09
Law Implemented: NDCC 26.1-44-02