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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this Subpart, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) “Adjusted risk-based report” means a risk-based capital report which has been adjusted by the department in accordance with R.S. 22:612(C).
(2) “Corrective order” means an order issued by the department specifying corrective actions which are required.
(3) “Life or health and accident insurer” means any insurance company possessing a certificate of authority in the state that issues the kind of insurance listed in R.S. 22:47(1) or (2) or a property and casualty insurer possessing a certificate of authority in the state that issues only health and accident insurance as specified in R.S. 22:47(2).
(4) “NAIC” means the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
(5) “Negative trend” shall have that meaning, with respect to a life and/or health insurer, as determined in accordance with the trend test calculation included in the risk-based capital instructions.
(6) “Property and casualty insurer” means any insurance company possessing a certificate of authority in the state that issues insurance other than the kinds specified in R.S. 22:47(1), (2), and (9).
(7) “Risk-based capital instructions” means the risk-based capital report including risk-based capital instructions adopted by the NAIC, as such risk-based capital instructions may be amended by the NAIC from time to time in accordance with the procedures adopted by the NAIC.
(8) “Risk-based capital level” means an action level risk-based capital, regulatory action level risk-based capital, authorized control level risk-based capital, or mandatory control level risk-based capital of an insurer where:
(a) “Authorized-control level risk-based capital” means the number determined under the risk-based capital formula in accordance with the risk-based capital instructions.
(b) “Company-action level risk-based capital” means two hundred percent of a company's authorized control level risk-based capital.
(c) “Mandatory-control level risk-based capital” means seven-tenths of a company's authorized control level risk-based capital.
(d) “Regulatory-action level risk-based capital” means one hundred fifty percent of a company's authorized control level risk-based capital.
(9) “Risk-based capital plan” means a comprehensive financial plan containing the requirements of R.S. 22:613(B). If the department rejects a risk-based capital plan, and it is revised by the insurer, with or without the recommendation of the department, the plan shall be designated a revised risk-based capital plan.
(10) “Risk-based capital report” means the report required pursuant to R.S. 22:612.
(11) “Total adjusted capital” means the sum of:
(a) An insurer's statutory capital and surplus.
(b) Such other items, if any, as required by Paragraph (7) of this Section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 22, § 611. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-22-sect-611/
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