Iowa Admin. Code r. 191-56.13

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 191-56.13 - Requirements for continued approval

(1) A certificate of relief from insurance is continuously valid, subject to the annual filing requirements of 56.13(2), and the annual processing fee of $100. However, the certificate may be revoked under the provisions of rule 56.19(87,505).

(2) By March 1 of each year, each mutual association must submit:

a. A statement of financial condition audited by an independent certified public accountant on or before the last day of the second month following the end of the calendar year. The financial statement shall be on a form prescribed by the commissioner and shall include, but not be limited to, actuarially appropriate reserves for (1) known claims and expenses associated therewith, (2) claims incurred but not reported and expenses associated therewith, (3) unearned premiums, and (4) bad debts, which reserves shall be shown as liabilities. An actuarial opinion regarding reserves for items (1) and (2) above shall be included in the audited financial statement. The actuarial opinion shall be given by a member of the American Academy of Actuaries or other qualified loss reserve specialist as defined in the annual statement adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

The commissioner may prescribe a uniform accounting system for all associations to ensure the accurate and complete reporting of associations' financial information.

Any premium or assessment amount that is not paid within three months of the due date shall be assumed uncollectible for financial statement purposes and in considering the amount of assessments and dividends.

The association shall keep all records and worksheets used to complete the financial statement for at least five years, unless the division permits a shorter time;

b. Proof of excess insurance;

c. Any additional relevant information required by the commissioner;

d. The required renewal fee.

(3) The division reserves the right to require quarterly financial reporting if warranted by the loss experience.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 191-56.13