Neither an employer of a producer or service representative nor any insurer appointing a producer or service representative shall be responsible or liable in any way for the failure of any producer or service representative to meet the requirements of this chapter or to maintain the necessary records. No employer or insurer shall be required to investigate or inquire whether the producer or service representative has met the requirements specified herein prior to the individual becoming appointed as a producer or service representative for the employer or insurer. The responsibility for complying with the requirements of Sections 27-8A-1 and 27-8A-2 shall rest solely on the producer or service representative.