Non-Admitted Insurer

Definition


Non-Admitted Insurer: An insurance company that is not licensed to sell policies in a particular Canadian province or territory by that jurisdiction’s insurance regulator. Because it is “non-admitted” (also called an “unauthorized” or “surplus-lines” insurer), it operates under an exception that allows brokers to place coverage with it only when the customer’s risk cannot reasonably be insured through the regular, licensed market. The insurer is subject to less direct oversight by the provincial regulator, and if the insurer becomes insolvent, provincial insurance guaranty funds do not cover unpaid claims. Brokers who use non-admitted insurers must follow specific surplus-lines rules, fully disclose the insurer’s status, and obtain the client’s informed consent.

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