Sec. 883.157. REINSURANCE OF POLICY. (a) Subject to Subsection (c), a mutual insurance company authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state may enter into an agreement with an insurer to cede to or accept from the insurer all or part of an insurance risk.
(b) A reinsurance agreement under this section does not create or confer contingent liability, participation, or membership unless otherwise provided by the agreement.
(c) A mutual insurance company may not enter into an agreement with a reinsurer that has been disapproved for that purpose by written order of the commissioner filed in the department's offices.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities
Chapter 883 - Mutual Insurance Companies Other Than Mutual Life Insurance Companies
Subchapter D. Powers, Duties, and Operation of Company
Section 883.151. Authority to Write Certain Insurance
Section 883.152. Prior Authority Not Affected
Section 883.154. Maximum Premiums
Section 883.155. Issuance of Policy for Cash Premium Only
Section 883.156. Assessment on Policyholders
Section 883.157. Reinsurance of Policy
Section 883.158. Requirements for Companies Writing Bonds
Section 883.159. Necessary or Incidental Powers
Section 883.162. Loans to Company
Section 883.163. Immediate Notification When Assets Are Insufficient; Examination