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KRS 304.27-080: Power of attorney.

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    (1) The rights and powers of 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 accept service of process on behalf of the

    insurer in actions against the insurer upon contracts exchanged;

    (c) The general services to be performed by the attorney;

    (d) The maximum amount 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

    (e) Except as to nonassessable policies, a provision for a contingent several

    liability of each subscriber in a specified amount which amount shal l be not

    less than one (1) nor more than ten (10) 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) Impose such restrictions upon the exercise of the power as are agreed upon by

    the subscribers;

    (c) Provide for the exercise of any right reserved to the subscribers directly or

    through their advisory committee; and

    (d) 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 this state until approved by the

    commissioner.

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