§ 33-11-53. Factors to be considered in determining prudence

GA Code § 33-11-53 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) General economic conditions;

(2) The possible effect of inflation or deflation;

(3) The expected tax consequences of investment decisions or strategies;

(4) The fairness and reasonableness of the terms of an investment considering its probable risk and reward characteristics and relationship to the investment portfolio as a whole;

(5) The extent of the diversification of the insurer's investments among:

(A) Individual investments;

(B) Classes of investments;

(C) Industry concentrations;

(D) Dates of maturity; and

(E) Geographic areas;

(6) The quality and liquidity of investments in affiliates;

(7) The investment exposure to the following risks, quantified in a manner consistent with the insurer's acceptable risk level appropriate for the insurer given the level of capitalization and expertise available to the insurer:

(A) Liquidity;

(B) Credit and default;

(C) Systemic (market);

(D) Interest rate;

(E) Call, prepayment, and extension;

(F) Currency; and

(G) Foreign sovereign, political subdivision, and corporate;

(8) The amount of the insurer's assets, capital and surplus, premium writings, insurance in force, and other appropriate characteristics;

(9) The amount and adequacy of the insurer's reported liabilities;

(10) The relationship of the expected cash flows of the insurer's assets and liabilities and the risk of adverse changes in the insurer's assets and liabilities;

(11) The adequacy of the insurer's capital and surplus to secure the risks and liabilities of the insurer; and

(12) Any other factors appropriate for consideration and relevant to whether an investment is prudent.