Arizona Revised Statutes Title 20. Insurance § 20-549. Investments not otherwise authorized; limitations; appraisal; cost

A. An insurer may make loans or investments not otherwise qualifying or permitted under this article in an amount not exceeding in the aggregate ten per cent of the insurer's assets, and not exceeding two per cent of such assets as to any one such loan, investment or category of investment, except that such loan or investment shall not be represented by any item described in § 20-503.

B. The insurer shall fulfill the requirements of § 20-534 and shall maintain sufficient information so that the director can reasonably ascertain the market value of the loan or investment. The director may employ appraisers or other experts to assist in determining the value of the loans or investments. The insurer shall pay the cost incurred for any appraisal.