Montana Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies § 33-25-211. Guaranty fund--investments

(1) A title insurer shall establish and maintain the guaranty fund required under 33-2-517 and may invest in necessary plant and equipment and in other investments as authorized under this section.

(2) In addition to other investments eligible under this part, a title insurer may invest and have invested an amount not exceeding 50% of its paid-in capital stock in its title plant, in equipment, and with the commissioner's consent, in stock of abstract companies and of title insurance producers.

(3) Investments authorized by this section may not be credited against the insurer's required guaranty fund or unearned premium reserve provided for under 33-2-517.

(4) A title plant and equipment may not be allowed as an asset in any determination of the insurer's financial condition at a value greater than actual cost.