Every employer subject to or who elects to become subject to chapters 29 — 38 of this title and/or his or her insurer shall be deemed to have appointed the insurance commissioner of this state or his or her successor in office to be his or her true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served all lawful processes, petitions, and notices in any action or proceeding against the employer and/or insurer, wherever that service is provided for in § 28-35-14 — § 28-35-28.