Sections 20-403, 20-405 and 20-406 shall not apply to such transactions as are prescribed in Section 20-401.01, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8, nor to any action or proceeding against an unauthorized insurer arising out of the following types of insurance where the policy or contract contains a provision designating the director as its attorney for the acceptance of service of lawful process in any action or proceeding instituted by or on behalf of an insured or beneficiary arising out of any such policy, or where the insurer enters a general appearance in any such action:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 20-404

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Process: means a citation, writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215

1. Ocean marine and foreign trade insurance.

2. Insurance on subjects located, resident or to be performed, wholly outside this state, or on vehicles or aircraft owned and principally garaged outside this state.

3. Insurance on property or operations of railroads engaged in interstate commerce.