59A-12A-1: Scope of the article.

Chapter 59A, Article 12A NMSA 1978 shall apply to all administrators who provide administrative services in connection with insurance or alternatives to insurance or who, in a fiduciary capacity or otherwise, manage or handle funds, money, premiums, fees or other forms of consideration in connection with insurance or alternatives to insurance. That article shall also apply to the claims practices of insurers or alternatives to insurance, whether or not they are administered by a third party.