Upon termination of a surety agent's appointment, which parties must be notified?

• A. The Insurance Commissioner only
• B. The Chief Clerk of the District Court only
• C. The Insurance Commissioner and the Chief Clerk of the District Court
• D. The Governor and the Insurance Commissioner

Answer: (C)

Notification requirements when a surety agent's appointment ends: The Insurance Commissioner and the Chief Clerk of the District Court must be notified. This reflects the two sides that govern a surety agent’s authority: the regulator who oversees licenses and appointments, and the court records custodian who tracks who is authorized to issue bonds for court matters. Informing the Insurance Commissioner ensures the agent’s license is canceled in the official records, while informing the Chief Clerk of the District Court updates the court’s bond records so the agent can no longer bind the insurer on district court matters. The Governor does not have a role in this process, and notifying only one party would leave either licensing or court records out of date.