§ 16-601. Authority to issue variable contracts

MD Ins Code § 16-601 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    A stock insurer or mutual insurer may issue individual and group variable life insurance contracts that provide for payment varying directly with the investment experience of a segregated asset account if the stock insurer or mutual insurer:

(i)    is authorized to issue life insurance contracts in the State; and

(ii)    is authorized by the Commissioner to issue individual and group variable life insurance contracts.

(2)    A stock insurer or mutual insurer may issue individual and group variable annuity contracts that provide for payment varying directly with the investment experience of a segregated asset account if the stock insurer or mutual insurer:

(i)    is authorized to issue annuity contracts in the State; and

(ii)    is authorized by the Commissioner to issue individual and group variable annuity contracts.

(b)    To be authorized to issue variable contracts, a stock insurer or mutual insurer shall comply with regulations adopted by the Commissioner.

(c)    The regulations of the Commissioner may include:

(1)    requirements for a minimum capital and surplus in excess of the amount otherwise required for the issuance of life insurance contracts and annuity contracts that are not variable contracts; and

(2)    other requirements that the Commissioner considers appropriate to safeguard the interests of variable contract holders, other policyholders, insurers, and the public.