Tex. Ins. Code Section 2201.201
Scope of Authority


A risk retention group may engage in the business of insurance in this state only:

(1)

as a risk retention group; and

(2)

to conduct the activities described in this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.

(1)

information sufficient to verify that the group’s members are engaged in businesses or activities that are similar or related with respect to the liability to which those members are exposed by virtue of any related, similar, or common product, trade, business, operations, premises, or services;

(2)

for each state in which the group intends to operate, the coverages, deductibles, coverage limits, rates, and rating classification systems for each line of insurance the group intends to offer;

(3)

historical and expected loss experience of the proposed members and national experience of similar exposures to the extent that this experience is reasonably available;

(4)

pro forma financial statements and projections;

(5)

appropriate opinions, including a determination of minimum premium or participation levels required to begin operations and to prevent a hazardous financial condition, by:

(A)

a qualified, independent casualty actuary who is a member in good standing of the American Academy of Actuaries; or

(B)

an individual who the commissioner recognizes as having comparable training and experience;

(6)

identification of management, underwriting and claims procedures, marketing methods, managerial oversight methods, and investment policies; and

(7)

other matters prescribed by the insurance laws of the state in which the group is chartered.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.

Source: Section 2201.201 — Scope of Authority, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­2201.­htm#2201.­201 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

2201.001
Purpose of Chapter
2201.002
General Definitions
2201.003
Liability Defined
2201.004
Agent License Required
2201.005
Exemption from Certain Requirements
2201.006
Authority of Commissioner
2201.007
Annual Report to Commissioner
2201.008
Rules
2201.051
General Qualifications of Risk Retention Group
2201.052
Name of Group
2201.053
Status as Liability Insurer Required
2201.054
Qualifications Regarding Authority of Certain Entities to Engage in Business
2201.055
Qualifications Regarding Membership
2201.056
Authorized Activities
2201.101
Eligibility Requirements
2201.102
Charter Application
2201.103
Plan of Operation
2201.104
Filing Fee
2201.151
Compliance Required
2201.152
Prerequisites to Offering Insurance
2201.153
Requirements for Continuing Business
2201.154
Filing Fees
2201.155
Payment of Taxes
2201.156
Examination of Financial Condition
2201.158
Injunctive Relief
2201.201
Scope of Authority
2201.203
Agent to Verify Authority
2201.204
Applicability of Certain Requirements for Liability Insurers
2201.205
Risk Retention Group Participation in Insolvency Guaranty Fund Prohibited
2201.206
Required Notice
2201.207
Prohibited Activities
2201.208
Injunctive Relief
2201.209
Penalties
2201.251
General Qualifications of Purchasing Group
2201.252
Determination of Location
2201.253
Limitations on Authority
2201.254
Application of State Law
2201.255
Notice to Commissioner
2201.256
Registration Requirement
2201.257
Payment of Premium Taxes
2201.258
Purchasing Group Participation in Insolvency Guaranty Fund Prohibited
2201.259
Required Notice

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 2201.201’s source at texas​.gov