§ 38.2-814. How process or notice served
Service of process or notice upon any unlicensed public adjuster in any suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the acts enumerated in § 38.2-813 in the Commonwealth shall be made in the manner prescribed in § 13.1-758. 2012, cc. 734, 735.
§ 38.2-815. Other legal service not limited
Nothing in this article shall limit the right to serve any process or notice upon any unlicensed public adjuster in any other manner permitted by law. 2012, cc. 734, 735.
§ 38.2-813. What constitutes appointment of agent for service of process
The Clerk of the Commission shall be deemed to be appointed by any unlicensed public adjuster as its agent for the service of process pursuant to § 13.1-758 if any of the following acts are effected by mail or otherwise in the Commonwealth by such unlicensed public adjuster: (i) the investigation, negotiation, adjustment, or provision […]
§ 38.2-810. How process or notice served
Service of process or notice upon any unlicensed nonresident broker or agent in any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with the acts enumerated in § 38.2-809 in this Commonwealth shall be made in the manner prescribed in § 13.1-758. 1958, c. 180, § 38.1-70.3; 1986, c. 562.
§ 38.2-811. Other legal service not limited
Nothing in this article shall limit the right to serve any process or notice upon any unlicensed nonresident broker or agent in any other manner permitted by law. 1958, c. 180, § 38.1-70.4; 1986, c. 562.
§ 38.2-812. Definition
For the purposes of this article, “public adjuster” shall have the meaning as set forth in § 38.2-1845.1. 2012, cc. 734, 735.
§ 38.2-809. What constitutes appointment of agent for service of process
The clerk of the Commission shall be deemed to be appointed by any unlicensed nonresident broker or agent as its agent for the service of process pursuant to § 13.1-758 if any of the following acts are effected by mail or otherwise in this Commonwealth by such unlicensed nonresident broker or agent: (i) the issuance […]
§ 38.2-807. Attorney fees
A. In any action against an unlicensed insurer upon an insurance contract issued or delivered in this Commonwealth to a resident of this Commonwealth or to a corporation authorized to do business in this Commonwealth, the court may allow the plaintiff a reasonable attorney fee if (i) the insurer has failed to make payment in […]
§ 38.2-808. Definition
For the purposes of this article, “agent” shall have the meaning as set forth in § 38.2-1800 which shall include a legal services agent, a health agent and a dental or optometric services agent. 1986, c. 562.
§ 38.2-803. Alternate method of service
A. Service of process or notice in any action, suit or proceeding shall be valid if: 1. Served upon any person within this Commonwealth who, in this Commonwealth on behalf of the unlicensed insurer, is (i) soliciting insurance, (ii) making, issuing, or delivering any insurance contract, or (iii) collecting or receiving any premium, membership fee, […]