Sec. 493.103. ACCREDITED REINSURER. For purposes of Section 493.102(a)(2), an insurer is accredited as a reinsurer in this state if the insurer:
(1) submits to this state's jurisdiction;
(2) submits to this state's authority to examine the insurer's books and records;
(3) is domiciled and authorized to engage in the business of insurance or reinsurance in at least one state or, if the insurer is a United States branch of an alien assuming insurer, is entered through and authorized to engage in the business of insurance or reinsurance in at least one state;
(4) annually files with the department a copy of the annual statement the insurer files with the insurance department of the insurer's state of domicile; and
(5) maintains a surplus as regards policyholders in an amount of at least $20 million.
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
Chapter 493 - Authorized Reinsurance; Credit and Accounting
Subchapter C. Credit for Reinsurance
Section 493.101. Exclusive Procedure for Taking Credit for Reinsurance
Section 493.102. Credit for Reinsurance Generally
Section 493.103. Accredited Reinsurer
Section 493.1033. Credit Allowed for Certain Certified Reinsurers
Section 493.1034. Certain Associations May Be Certified Reinsurers
Section 493.1035. Qualified Jurisdictions
Section 493.1036. Requirements for Certified Reinsurer
Section 493.1037. Certification by National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Section 493.1038. Suspension or Revocation of Accreditation or Certification; Inactive Status
Section 493.1039. Concentration Risk
Section 493.104. Credit for Funds Securing Reinsurance Obligations
Section 493.105. Acceptability of Certain Letters of Credit
Section 493.106. Credit for Reinsurance: Direct Payment on Liability Required
Section 493.107. Request for Information From Assuming Insurer
Section 493.108. Credit Allowed for Certain Eligible Assuming Insurers