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OK HB2073

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mike Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines Insurance Act governing nonadmitted insurance and surplus lines insurance in Oklahoma, with requirements for licensing and financial standards.

  • Requires surplus lines insurance transactions to be conducted only through licensed surplus lines licensees or brokers, with nonadmitted insurers meeting specific capital and surplus requirements (minimum $15,000,000 or as adjusted).

  • Establishes procedures for surplus lines tax collection and reporting through a clearinghouse system aligned with the Nonadmitted Insurance Multi-State Agreement, with six percent (6%) tax rate on premiums.

  • Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to enter into multistate agreements for allocation and disbursement of premium taxes, collection of nonadmitted insurance data, and uniform reporting methods.

  • Provides exemptions for exempt commercial purchasers meeting specified criteria, allowing placement of surplus lines insurance without prior due diligence search for authorized insurers.

Legislative Description

Insurance; creating the Unauthorized Insurers and Surplus Lines Insurance Act; emergency.

Insurance

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Retirement and Insurance

3/23/2011

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/16/2011
Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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