(1) A captive reinsurance company, if permitted by its articles of incorporation or charter, may apply to the office for a license to write reinsurance covering property and casualty insurance or reinsurance contracts. A captive reinsurance company authorized by the office may write reinsurance contracts covering risks in any state; however, a captive reinsurance company authorized by the office may not directly insure risks.

(2) To conduct business in this state, a captive reinsurance company must:

(a) Obtain from the office a license authorizing it to conduct business as a captive reinsurance company in this state;

(b) Hold at least one board of directors’ meeting each year in this state;

(c) Maintain its principal place of business in this state; and

(d) Appoint a registered agent to accept service of process and act otherwise on its behalf in this state.

(3) Before receiving a license, a captive reinsurance company must file with the office:

(a) A certified copy of its charter and bylaws;

(b) A statement under oath of its president and secretary showing its financial condition; and

(c) Other documents required by the office.

(4) In addition to the information required by this section, the captive reinsurance company must file with the office evidence of:

(a) The amount and liquidity of the captive reinsurance company’s assets relative to the risks to be assumed;

(b) The adequacy of the expertise, experience, and character of the person who manages the company;

(c) The overall soundness of the company’s plan of operation; and

(d) Other overall factors considered relevant by the office in ascertaining if the company would be able to meet its policy obligations.

History.—ss. 664, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; s. 2, ch. 83-165; ss. 7, 11, ch. 87-127; s. 35, ch. 87-226; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1314, ch. 2003-261; s. 28, ch. 2012-151.

Note.—Former s. 628.611.