                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

HEARINGS AND PROCEDURES (§ 38.2-615)

A. Whenever the Commission has reason to believe that an insurance institution,
agent or insurance-support organization has been or is engaged in conduct in the
Commonwealth that violates this article, or whenever the Commission has reason
to believe that an insurance-support organization has been or is engaged in
conduct outside the Commonwealth that has an effect on a person residing in the
Commonwealth and that violates this article, the Commission may issue and serve
upon the insurance institution, agent, or insurance-support organization a
statement of charges and notice of hearing to be held at a time and place fixed
in the notice. The date for such hearing shall be at least ten days after the
date of service.

B. At the time and place fixed for the hearing, the insurance institution,
agent, or insurance-support organization charged shall have an opportunity to
answer the charges against it and present evidence on its behalf. Upon good
cause shown, the Commission shall permit any adversely affected person to
intervene, appear, and be heard at the hearing by counsel or in person.

C. In all matters in connection with such investigation, charge, or hearing the
Commission shall have the jurisdiction, power and authority granted or conferred
upon it by Title 12.1.

HISTORY: 1981, c. 389, § 38.1-57.18; 1986, c. 562; 2020, c. 264.