Tex. Ins. Code Section 4152.153
Transaction Records

(a)

For at least 10 years after the expiration of each contract of reinsurance transacted by a broker, the broker shall maintain a complete record for each transaction that contains:

(1)

the type of contract, limits, underwriting restrictions, classes of risks, and territory;

(2)

the period of coverage, including effective and expiration dates, cancellation provisions, and notice requirements regarding cancellation;

(3)

reporting and settlement requirements regarding balances;

(4)

the rate used to compute the reinsurance premium;

(5)

the name and address of each ceding or assuming insurer;

(6)

the rates of all reinsurance commissions, including the commissions on any retrocessions handled by the broker;

(7)

related correspondence and memoranda;

(8)

proof of placement;

(9)

details regarding retrocessions handled by the broker, including the identity and address of each retrocessionaire and the respective percentage of each contract assumed or ceded;

(10)

financial records, including premium and loss accounts; and

(11)

if the broker procures a reinsurance contract on behalf of an authorized ceding insurer:

(A)

written evidence that the assuming insurer has agreed to assume the risk if the contract is procured directly from an assuming insurer; or

(B)

written evidence that the reinsurer has delegated binding authority to the representative who has agreed to assume the risk and that the representative is qualified to act as a manager under this chapter if the contract is procured through a representative of the assuming insurer, other than an employee.

(b)

Each insurer subject to a contract of reinsurance transacted by a broker is entitled to access to the information maintained by the broker under Subsection (a) and may copy and audit all accounts and records maintained by the broker related to the insurer’s business. The broker shall maintain the information in a form usable by the insurer.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 7, eff. April 1, 2005.

Source: Section 4152.153 — Transaction Records, (accessed Feb. 26, 2025).

4152.001
Definitions 4152.002
Classification as Commercially Domiciled Insurer 4152.003
Rights of Third Parties Not Affected 4152.004
Rules 4152.051
License Required 4152.052
Qualifications 4152.053
Application 4152.054
Service of Notice, Orders, and Process 4152.055
Fees 4152.056
License Issuance 4152.057
Persons Authorized to Act Under License 4152.058
Bond or Errors and Omissions Policy 4152.059
License Expiration and Renewal 4152.101
Examination by Commissioner 4152.102
Access to and Maintenance of Books, Bank Accounts, and Records 4152.103
Conduct of Examination 4152.104
Examination Expense 4152.151
Contract Between Broker and Insurer 4152.152
Placement of Reinsurance with Unauthorized Reinsurer 4152.153
Transaction Records 4152.154
Employment of Person by Insurer and Broker 4152.201
Contract Between Manager and Insurer 4152.202
Termination of Contract 4152.203
Accounting for Transactions 4152.204
Management of Money 4152.205
Transaction Records 4152.206
Contract Assignment Prohibited 4152.207
Compliance with Underwriting and Rating Standards of Insurer 4152.208
Settlement of Claims 4152.209
Payment of Interim Profits 4152.210
Audited Statement of Manager’s Financial Condition 4152.211
Disclosure of Relationships with Other Insurers 4152.212
Acts of Manager Considered Acts of Insurer 4152.213
Actuary’s Opinion on Adequacy of Loss Reserves 4152.214
Placement of Reinsurance with Unauthorized Reinsurer 4152.215
Prohibitions 4152.216
Employment of Person by Insurer and Manager 4152.251
Engagement of Services of Unlicensed Broker or Manager 4152.252
Audited Statement of Manager’s Financial Condition 4152.253
Review of Underwriting and Claims Processing Operations 4152.254
Authority for Retrocessional Contracts or Participation in Reinsurance Syndicates 4152.255
Notification of Termination of Manager’s Contract 4152.256
Appointment of Certain Persons to Board of Directors Prohibited 4152.301
Grounds for License Denial or Disciplinary Action 4152.302
Imposition of Sanctions
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Accessed:
Feb. 26, 2025

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