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ID H0080

Bill

Status

Passed

3/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Business Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 41-515 (Credit for Reinsurance) to establish requirements for reciprocal jurisdictions and adds new section 41-515A setting forth detailed procedural requirements for credit for reinsurance.

  • Establishes "reciprocal jurisdictions" as jurisdictions subject to in-force covered agreements with the United States, NAIC-accredited U.S. jurisdictions, or qualified jurisdictions meeting specified criteria including enforcement of U.S. judgments and recognition of U.S. regulatory approaches.

  • Creates certification procedures for assuming insurers in reciprocal jurisdictions, requiring minimum capital and surplus of $250,000,000, financial strength ratings from acceptable rating agencies, and compliance with solvency and reporting requirements.

  • Specifies security requirements for certified reinsurers based on assigned ratings (ranging from 0-100% depending on rating level) and establishes procedures for rating assignment, suspension, and revocation.

  • Requires new and renewal reinsurance agreements to include proper insolvency clauses, jurisdiction submission provisions, and reinsurance intermediary clauses if applicable to qualify for credit.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding reciprocal jurisdictions and credit for reinsurance procedures.

INSURANCE

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 17, 2021 Session Law Chapter 67 Effective: 07/01/2021

3/18/2021

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources2/19/2021
Business2/3/2021

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