Sec. 401.051. DUTY TO EXAMINE CARRIERS. (a) The department or an examiner appointed by the department shall visit at the carrier's principal office:
(1) each carrier that is organized under the laws of this state; and
(2) each other carrier that is authorized to engage in business in this state.
(b) The department or an examiner appointed by the department may visit the carrier for the purpose of investigating the carrier's affairs and condition. The department or an examiner appointed by the department shall examine the carrier's financial condition and ability to meet the carrier's liabilities and compliance with the laws of this state that affect the conduct of the carrier's business.
(c) The department or an examiner appointed by the department may conduct the visit and examination of a carrier described by Subsection (a)(2) alone or with representatives of the insurance supervising departments of other states.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Regulation of Solvency
Subtitle A - General Provisions
Chapter 401 - Audits and Examinations
Subchapter B. Examination of Carriers
Section 401.051. Duty to Examine Carriers
Section 401.052. Frequency of Examination
Section 401.053. Examination Period
Section 401.054. Powers Related to Examination
Section 401.055. Effect of Subchapter on Authority to Use Information
Section 401.056. Rules Related to Reports and Hearings
Section 401.057. Use of Audit and Work Papers
Section 401.058. Confidentiality of Reports and Related Information
Section 401.059. Determination of Value
Section 401.060. Right to Information Relating to Determination of Value or Market Value
Section 401.061. Disciplinary Action for Failure to Comply With Subchapter