§431:8-301 Insurance placed with unauthorized insurer permitted. (a) In addition to section 431:8-205, insurance may be procured from an unauthorized insurer; provided that:
(b) A surplus lines broker is not required to make a due diligence search to determine whether the full amount or type of insurance can be obtained from authorized insurers when the broker is seeking to procure or place unauthorized insurance for an exempt commercial purchaser; provided that: