26-44-109. Examination.

(a) The commissioner may examine any insurer registered under W.S. 26-44-104 or any affiliate of the insurer in accordance with this section and the provisions of W.S. 26-2-116 through 26-2-124 to ascertain the financial condition of the insurer, including the enterprise risk to the insurer by the ultimate controlling party, or by any entity or combination of entities within the insurance holding company system, or by the insurance holding company system on a consolidated basis. The commissioner may retain at the insurer's expense any attorneys, actuaries, accountants and other experts not otherwise a part of the commissioner's staff reasonably necessary to conduct the examination. Any person so retained shall be under the direction and control of the commissioner and shall act in a purely advisory capacity.

(b) To determine compliance with this chapter, the commissioner may order any insurer registered under W.S. 26-44-104 to produce information not in the possession of the insurer if the insurer can obtain access to this information pursuant to contractual relationships, statutory obligations or other method. In the event the insurer cannot obtain the information requested by the commissioner, the insurer shall provide the commissioner a detailed explanation of the reason that the insurer cannot obtain the information and the identity of the holder of the information. Whenever it appears to the commissioner that the detailed explanation is without merit, the commissioner may, after notice and hearing, suspend or revoke the insurer's license or certificate.

(c) In the event the insurer fails to comply with an order, the commissioner shall have the power to examine the affiliates to obtain the information. The commissioner shall also have the power to issue subpoenas, to administer oaths and to examine under oath any person for purposes of determining compliance with this section. Upon the failure or refusal of any person to obey a subpoena, the commissioner may petition a court of competent jurisdiction, and upon proper showing, the court may enter an order compelling the witness to appear and testify or produce documentary evidence.