N.M. Stat. § 59A-12B-7
Penalties and liabilities.
A. If the superintendent determines that the managing general agent or any other
person has not materially complied with the provisions of Chapter 59A, Article 12B
NMSA 1978, or any rule or order promulgated thereunder, after notice and opportunity
to be heard, the superintendent may order:
(1)
for each separate violation, a penalty in an amount not exceeding ten
thousand dollars ($10,000);
(2)
revocation or suspension of the managing general agent's license; and
(3)
if it was found that because of such material noncompliance that the
insurer has suffered any loss or damage, the superintendent may maintain a civil action
brought by or on behalf of the insurer and its policyholders and creditors for recovery of
compensatory damages for the benefit of the insurer and its policyholders and creditors
or seek other appropriate relief.
B. If an order of rehabilitation or liquidation of the insurer has been entered pursuant
to Chapter 59A, Article 41 NMSA 1978, and the receiver appointed under that order
determines that the managing general agent or any other person has not materially
complied with the provisions of Chapter 59A, Article 12B NMSA 1978, or any regulation
or order promulgated thereunder, and the insurer suffered any loss or damage, the
receiver may maintain a civil action for recovery of damages or other appropriate
sanctions for the benefit of the insurer.
C. Nothing contained in this section shall affect the right of the superintendent to
impose any other penalties provided for in the Insurance Code.
D. Nothing contained in the Managing General Agents Law is intended to or shall in
any manner limit or restrict the rights of policyholders, claimants or creditors.