7 sections in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175B, § 1 Purpose
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Section 1. The purpose of this chapter is to subject certain insurers to the jurisdiction of courts of the commonwealth in suits by or on behalf of insureds or beneficiaries under insurance contracts. The legislature declares that it is a subject of concern that many residents of…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175B, § 2 Commissioner as agent for service of process; acts constituting appointment
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Section 2. (a) Any of the following acts in this commonwealth, effected by mail or otherwise, by an unauthorized foreign or alien insurer: (1) the issuance or delivery of contracts of insurance to residents of this commonwealth or to corporations authorized to do business therein…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175B, § 3 Suits against certain unauthorized insurers; restriction on pleadings
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Section 3. (a) Before any unauthorized foreign or alien insurer shall file or cause to be filed any pleading other than a plea in bar, in abatement, to the jurisdiction, or a motion to dismiss in any action, suit or proceeding instituted against it, such unauthorized insurer shal…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175B, § 3A Unauthorized companies; non-applicability of this chapter
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Section 3A. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any suit, action or proceeding against any foreign company not lawfully admitted to transact business in the commonwealth arising out of any contract of insurance effectuated in accordance with section one hundred and …