Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-63-904. Safe deposit--Custodial arrangements

(a) Deposits made under the Arkansas Insurance Code shall be made through the office of the Insurance Commissioner in safe deposit or under custodial arrangements as required or approved by the commissioner consistent with the purposes of the deposit with an established safe deposit institution, bank, or trust company, or under other safekeeping arrangements, located in this state, and selected by the insurer with the commissioner's approval.

(b) Except in the presence of the commissioner or his or her authorized representative, the insurer shall not have access to any securities or assets representing its deposits so held in safe deposit.

(c) The form and terms of all depositary or custodial agreements shall be as prescribed or approved by the commissioner consistent with the applicable provisions of the Arkansas Insurance Code.

(d) The compensation and expenses of the depositary or custodian shall be borne by the insurer.