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OK SB606

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Sparks

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a voluntary restructuring mechanism for commercial run-off insurers in Oklahoma allowing them to implement commutation plans to extinguish outstanding liabilities through the Insurance Commissioner's oversight.

  • Establishes notice requirements for applicants to inform insurance regulators, guaranty associations, reinsurers, agents, policyholders, and government agencies within 10 days of triggering events.

  • Requires approval of commutation plans by at least 50% of each creditor class and holders of 75% in value of liabilities owed to each class before the Commissioner can enter an implementation order.

  • Imposes application fee of $10,000 and ongoing annual assessments on run-off insurers equal to the greater of $1,000 or their proportionate share of regulatory expenditure, with expenses calculated at 150% of Department personnel costs plus examination and technology costs.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2017, and prohibits the Department from accepting applications until rules implementing the act have been promulgated.

Legislative Description

Run-off insurance; establishing certain procedures. Effective date.

Last Action

Request for conference rescinded; returned to House Amendments

5/8/2017

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/27/2017
Retirement and Insurance2/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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