Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 500. Insurance Code of 1956 § 500.1023

Sec. 1023. (1) Upon an insurer's written application, the commissioner may grant an exemption from compliance with this chapter if the commissioner finds, upon review of the application, that compliance with this chapter would constitute a financial or organizational hardship upon the insurer. An exemption may be granted at any time and from time to time for a specified period or periods. Within 10 days from a denial of an insurer's written request for an exemption from this chapter, the insurer may request in writing a hearing on its application for an exemption. The hearing shall be held in accordance with the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(2) Upon an insurer's written application, the commissioner, for a specified period or periods, may permit an insurer to file annual audited financial reports on some basis other than a calendar year basis. Within 10 days from a denial of such a written request, the insurer may request in writing a hearing on its application. The hearing shall be held in accordance with Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969.

(3) Domestic insurers retaining a certified public accountant on the effective date of this chapter who qualifies as independent shall comply with this chapter for the year ending December 31, 1992 and each year thereafter unless the commissioner permits otherwise.

(4) Domestic insurers not retaining a certified public accountant on the effective date of this chapter who qualifies as independent shall meet the following schedule for compliance unless the commissioner permits otherwise:

(5) Foreign insurers shall comply with this chapter for the year ending December 31, 1993 and each year thereafter, unless the commissioner permits otherwise.