P.R. Laws tit. 26, § 3310
(1) The rights and powers of the attorney of a reciprocal insurer shall be as provided in the power of attorney given it by the subscribers.
(2) The power of attorney must set forth:
(a) The powers, duties and compensation of the attorney.
(b) That the attorney is empowered to obligate subscribers severally, within limits lawfully specified in the power of attorney, on contracts of insurance made with any subscriber as a policyholder through such attorney acting on behalf of all other subscribers.
(c) That the attorney is empowered to accept service of process on behalf of the insurer and to authorize the Commissioner to receive service of process in actions against the insurer upon contracts exchanged.
(d) 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.
(3) The power of attorney may:
(a) Provide for the right of substitution of the attorney and revocation of the power of attorney and rights thereunder.
(b) Contain other lawful provisions deemed advisable.
(4) The terms of any power of attorney or agreement collateral thereto shall be reasonable and equitable, and no such power or agreement or any amendment thereof, shall be used or be effective in Puerto Rico until approved by the Commissioner.
History —Ins. Code § 33.100.