Sec. 4152.152. PLACEMENT OF REINSURANCE WITH UNAUTHORIZED REINSURER. Unless the ceding insurer releases the broker in writing from the broker's obligations under this section, a broker who places reinsurance on behalf of an authorized ceding insurer with a reinsurer that is not authorized, accredited, or trusteed in this state under Chapter 493 shall:
(1) exercise due diligence in inquiring into the financial condition of the reinsurer;
(2) disclose to the ceding insurer the broker's findings in connection with the inquiry under Subdivision (1); and
(3) make available to the ceding insurer a copy of the current financial statement of the reinsurer.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 7, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 2J.006, eff. April 1, 2009.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (S.B. 1070), Sec. 3.14, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Regulation of Professionals
Subtitle D - Other Professionals
Chapter 4152 - Reinsurance Intermediaries
Subchapter D. Requirements Relating to Brokers
Section 4152.151. Contract Between Broker and Insurer
Section 4152.152. Placement of Reinsurance With Unauthorized Reinsurer
Section 4152.153. Transaction Records
Section 4152.154. Employment of Person by Insurer and Broker