Section 119.21. Department referrals to criminal law enforcement authorities

Section 1202 of the act (77 P. S. § 1040.2) authorizes the Department to report to and cooperate with criminal law enforcement agencies with respect to Article XI of the act (77 P. S. § § 1039.1—1039.12). Department actions under this section will be limited to cases in which the incidence of fraud involves the specific acts of insurers, agents, brokers or other entities required to be licensed to engage in the business of insurance in this Commonwealth. The Department’s actions under this section may be in addition to or in lieu of its exercise of its civil jurisdiction over entities engaged in the business of insurance in this Commonwealth. In addition, when an insurer makes a direct case referral involving an agent or broker to a criminal law enforcement authority, the insurer shall also refer the matter to the Department for possible civil action under the insurance laws and regulations of the Commonwealth.