ยง431:3-205 - Funds required of new insurers.
ยง431:3-205ย Funds required of new insurers.ย
Subject to section 431:3-203(a)(2), to qualify to transact any one class of
insurance, an insurer, not existing and authorized in this State on July 1,
1988, shall:
(1)ย Deposit in a federally insured financial
institution within the State, paid-up capital stock in the case of a stock
insurer, or unimpaired surplus if (A) a reciprocal insurer, or (B) a mutual
insurer which does not seek to qualify upon the basis of applications and
premiums collected as provided in sections 431:4-303 to 431:4-307, in an amount
not less than shown in the applicable Schedule "A";
(2)ย Maintain this deposit at all times while the
insurer is licensed and transacting insurance in this State; and
(3)ย Secure the approval of the commissioner before
making withdrawals from the depository.
Schedule
"A"
Class of Insurance Amount Required
Life $ย 600,000
Accident and Health or Sickness 450,000
Property 750,000
Marine and Transportation 1,000,000
Vehicle 1,000,000
General Casualty 1,500,000
Surety 1,000,000
Title 400,000
[L 1987, c 347, pt of ยง2 as superseded by c 348, ยง2;
am L 1989, c 195, ยง13; am L 2003, c 212, ยง20]