(a) An individual, firm, or corporation may not be instrumental in organizing a Lloyd’s plan if, in the organization of the Lloyd’s plan, compensation is paid to the individual, firm, or corporation or to a representative of the individual, firm, or corporation for procuring underwriters or a guaranty fund for the Lloyd’s plan unless the individual, firm, or corporation holds a permit issued by the department that authorizes the charging of a commission in connection with organizing the Lloyd’s plan.
(b) Not more than 10 percent of the total amount of an underwriter’s subscription to a Lloyd’s plan may be paid to any person as a commission for the sale of units of or an interest in the Lloyd’s plan or for procuring underwriters for the Lloyd’s plan.

(c) This section applies to the continued organization or extension of a Lloyd’s plan, if a commission is to be paid in connection with the organization or extension. With respect to a continued organization or extension of a Lloyd’s plan, the commissioner may not refuse the permit because of the contemplated size or amount of the guaranty fund of the Lloyd’s plan.
(d) After the permit has been granted, securities may not be accepted as contributions to the guaranty fund unless the securities have been approved in advance by the department as complying with this chapter with respect to the investment of the funds of a Lloyd’s plan.