A domestic insurer may invest in preferred stocks of any company incorporated under the laws of the United States or any state if:
1. a. The preferred stock under consideration is not in arrears as to dividends if cumulative, or
b. Full dividends on the preferred stock under consideration have been paid in the last three years, or since issue if issued less than three years before the date of investment, if noncumulative;
2. Required sinking fund payments are on a current basis; and
3. The preferred stock is rated highest quality, high quality, or medium quality by the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, or if not rated by the Securities Valuation Office, is rated in an equivalent grade by a national rating agency recognized by the Commission.
1983, c. 457, § 38.1-217.26; 1986, c. 562; 1998, c. 414; 2008, c. 93.
Structure Code of Virginia
§ 38.2-1400. Scope and purpose of chapter
§ 38.2-1402. Authority to invest; classification of investments by category
§ 38.2-1403. Category 2 investments limits
§ 38.2-1404. Classification of existing investments
§ 38.2-1405. Dates of determination
§ 38.2-1406. Investment conversions
§ 38.2-1407. Prohibited investments
§ 38.2-1408. Authorization of investments
§ 38.2-1409. Powers with respect to property
§ 38.2-1410. Items not deemed to be prior liens or encumbrances
§ 38.2-1411.1. Investment limits generally
§ 38.2-1411.2. Investment limits in medium grade and lower grade obligations
§ 38.2-1413. Investment limits for one obligor, one issue or one loan
§ 38.2-1414. Limits by type of investment
§ 38.2-1415. Obligations of domestic governmental entities
§ 38.2-1416. Canadian governmental obligations
§ 38.2-1417. Canadian corporate obligations
§ 38.2-1418. Obligations of certain international agencies
§ 38.2-1419. Railroad terminal and other securities
§ 38.2-1420. Transportation equipment trust certificates
§ 38.2-1421. Business entity obligations
§ 38.2-1422. Obligations secured by certain leases
§ 38.2-1424. Guaranteed stocks
§ 38.2-1425. Common stock of banks or trust companies
§ 38.2-1426. Application of earnings tests
§ 38.2-1427. Common stock; covered call options
§ 38.2-1427.1. Limited partnerships
§ 38.2-1427.2. Investment company shares and units of beneficial interest
§ 38.2-1427.3. Investment authority; subsidiary corporations
§ 38.2-1428. Derivative instruments
§ 38.2-1429. Lending of securities
§ 38.2-1432. Savings, certificates, etc.
§ 38.2-1433. Foreign securities
§ 38.2-1435. Second mortgages; wrap-around mortgages
§ 38.2-1436. Mortgage participations
§ 38.2-1437. Limitations on mortgages
§ 38.2-1437.1. Mortgage pass-through securities
§ 38.2-1438. Renewals and extensions when value of property decreases
§ 38.2-1439. Chattel mortgages
§ 38.2-1440. Investment in personal property
§ 38.2-1442. Guaranty association obligations
§ 38.2-1445. Separate accounts deemed Category 1 investments