If any provision of sections 38a-138-1 to 38a-138-16, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such determination shall not affect other provisions or applications of sections 38a-138-1 to 38a-138-16, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to that end the provisions of sections 38a-138-1 to 38a-138-16, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies are severable.
APPENDIX A
Form A
Statement Regarding the Acquisition
of Control of or Merger With A Domestic Insurer
Filed with the Insurance Department of
____________________________________________
(State of domicile of insurer being acquired)
Dated: ______________, 20 ________
Name, Title, address and telephone number of Individual to Whom Notices and Correspondence Concerning this Statement Should be Addressed:
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________
Item 1. Insurer and Method of Acquisition
State the name and address of the domestic insurer to which this application relates and a brief description of how control is to be acquired or the merger effected.
Item 2. Identity and Background of the Applicant
Item 3. Identity and Background of Individuals Associated With the Applicant
On the biographical affidavit, include a third party background check by an agency acceptable to Commissioner and state the following with respect to (1) the applicant if the applicant is an individual or (2) all persons who are directors, trustees, executive officers or owners, beneficial or otherwise, of 10% or more of the voting securities of the applicant if the applicant is not an individual:
Item 4. Nature, Source and Amount of Consideration
Item 5. Future Plans of Insurer
Describe any plans or proposals which the applicant may have to declare an extraordinary dividend or make other distributions, to liquidate such insurer, to sell its assets to or merge or consolidate it with any person or persons or to make any other material change in its business operations or corporate structure or management, or to cause the insurer to enter into material contracts, agreements, arrangements, understandings or transactions of any kind with any party. In addition, describe any plans or proposals of the applicant or any of its affiliates, including any plans or proposals for ownership or control of any of the insurer's affiliates, which may have a material effect on the insurer.
Item 6. Voting Securities to be Acquired
State the number of shares of the insurer's voting securities which the applicant, its affiliates and any person listed in Item 3 plan to acquire, and the terms of the offer, request, invitation, agreement, or acquisition, and a statement as to the method by which the fairness of the proposal was arrived at, including but not limited to, a certification by any consultant, accountant, financial advisor or other expert, used by such person, as to the accuracy and fairness of the method.
Item 7. Ownership of Voting Securities
State the amount of each class of any voting security of the insurer which is beneficially owned or concerning which there is a right to acquire beneficial ownership by the applicant, its affiliates or any person listed in Item 3, including any security convertible into a right to acquire a voting security whether or not such right or conversion or acquisition is exercisable immediately or at some future time.
Item 8. Contracts, Arrangements, or Understandings With Respect to Voting Securities of the Insurer
Give a full description of any contracts, arrangements, or understandings, whether oral or in writing, with respect to any voting security of the insurer or any security convertible into or evidencing a right to acquire a voting security whether or not such right of conversion or acquisition is exercisable immediately or at some future time, in which the applicant, its affiliates or any person listed in Item 3 is involved, including but not limited to transfer of any of the securities, joint ventures, loan or option arrangements, puts or calls, guarantees of loans, guarantees against loss or guarantees of profits, division of losses or profits, or the giving or withholding of proxies. Such description shall identify the persons with whom such contracts, arrangements or understandings have been entered into. A copy of any such written contracts, agreements, arrangements, or understandings shall be provided to the Commissioner.
Item 9. Recent Purchases of Voting Securities
Describe any purchases of any voting securities of the insurer by the applicant, its affiliates, or any person listed in Item 3 during the twelve (12) calendar months preceding the filing of this Statement. Include in such description the dates of purchase, the names of the purchasers, and the consideration paid or agreed to be paid therefor. State whether any such shares so purchased are hypothecated and, if hypothecated, describe the terms of such arrangement.
Item 10. Recent Recommendations to Purchase
Describe any recommendations to purchase any voting security of the insurer made by the applicant, its affiliates or any person listed in Item 3, or by anyone based upon interviews or at the suggestion of the applicant, its affiliates or any person listed in Item 3 during the twelve (12) calendar months preceding the filing of this statement.
Item 11. Agreements With Broker-Dealers
Describe the terms of any agreement, contract or understanding made with any broker-dealer as to solicitation of voting securities of the insurer for tender and the amount of any fees, commissions or other compensation to be paid to broker-dealers with regard thereto.
Item 12. Financial Statements and Exhibits
The annual financial statements of the applicant shall be accompanied by the certificate of an independent public accountant to the effect that such statements present fairly the financial position of the applicant and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles or with requirements of insurance or other accounting principles prescribed or permitted under law. Unaudited financial information shall be accompanied by an affidavit or certification of the chief financial officer of the acquiring party that (1) such unaudited financial statement is true and correct, as of its date, and (2) there has been no material change in the financial statements to the date of the affidavit or certification. If the applicant is an insurer which is actively engaged in the business of insurance, the financial statements need not be certified, provided they are based on the Annual Statement of such person filed with the insurance department of the person's domiciliary state and are in accordance with the requirements of insurance or other accounting principles prescribed or permitted under the law and regulations of such state.
Item 13. Agreement Requirements for Enterprise Risk Management
Applicant agrees to provide, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the information required by Form F within fifteen (15) days after the end of the month in which the acquisition of control occurs.
Item 14. Other Information
Item 15. Signature and Certification
Signature and certification required as follows:
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 38a-130 of the Connecticut General Statutes, ___________ has caused this application to be duly signed on its behalf in the City of _____ and State of __________________ on the _______ day of _____________, 20__.
(SEAL) ___________________________
Name of Applicant
BY ___________________________
(Name) (Title)
Attest:
______________________________
(Signature of Officer)
______________________________
(Title)
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned deposes and says that (s)he has duly executed the attached application dated ________________, 20 _____, for and on behalf of _______________________ that (s)he is the ___________________ (Name of Applicant)
(Title of Officer) of such company and that (s)he is authorized to execute and file such instrument.
Deponent further says that (s)he is familiar with such instrument and the contents thereof, and that the facts therein set forth are true to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief.
(Signature) ________________________
(Type or print name beneath) ________________________
APPENDIX B
Form B
Insurance Holding Company System Annual Registration Statement
Filed with the Insurance Department of the State of ______________________________
By
___________________________
Name of Registrant
On Behalf of Following Insurance Companies
Name Address
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________
Date: _______________________, 20 _______
Name, Title, Address and telephone number of Individual to Whom Notices and Correspondence Concerning This Statement Should Be Addressed:
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Item 1. Identity and Control of Registrant
Furnish the exact name of each insurer registering or being registered (hereinafter called "the Registrant"), the home office address and principal executive offices of each; the date on which each Registrant became part of the insurance holding company system; and the method(s) by which control of each Registrant was acquired and is maintained.
Item 2. Organizational Chart
Furnish a chart or listing clearly presenting the identities of and interrelationships among all affiliated persons within the insurance holding company system. The chart or listing should show the percentage of each class of voting securities of each affiliate which is owned, directly or indirectly, by another affiliate. If control of any person within the system is maintained other than by the ownership or control of voting securities, indicate the basis of such control. As to each person specified in such chart or listing indicate the type of organization (e.g., corporation, trust, partnership) and the state or other jurisdiction of domicile.
Item 3. The Ultimate Controlling Person
As to the ultimate controlling person in the insurance holding company system furnish the following information:
Item 4. Biographical Information
If the ultimate controlling person is a corporation, an organization, a limited liability company, or other legal entity, furnish the following information for the directors and executive officers of the ultimate controlling person: the individual's name and address, his or her principal occupation and all offices and positions held during the past five years, and any conviction of crimes other than minor traffic violations. If the ultimate controlling person is an individual, furnish the individual's name and address, his or her principal occupation and all offices and positions held during the past five (5) years, and convictions of crimes other than minor traffic violations.
Item 5. Transactions and Agreements
Briefly describe the following agreements in force, and transactions currently outstanding or which have occurred during the last calendar year between the Registrant and its affiliates:
No information need be disclosed if such information is not material for purposes of Section 38a-135 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Sales, purchases, exchanges, loans or extensions of credit, investments or guarantees involving one-half of one percent (0.5%) or less of the Registrant's admitted assets as of the 31st day of December next preceding shall not be deemed material.
The description shall be in a manner as to permit the proper evaluation thereof by the Commissioner, and shall include at least the following: the nature and purpose of the transaction, the nature and amounts of any payments or transfers of assets between the parties, the identity of all parties to such transaction, and relationship of the affiliated parties to the Registrant.
Item 6. Litigation or Administrative Proceedings
A brief description of any litigation or administrative proceedings of the following types, either then pending or concluded within the preceding fiscal year, to which the ultimate controlling person or any of its directors or executive officers was a party or of which the property of any such person is or was the subject; give the names of the parties and the court or agency in which such litigation or proceeding is or was pending:
Item 7. Statement Regarding Plan or Series of Transactions
The insurer shall furnish a statement that transactions entered into since the filing of the prior year's annual registration statement are not part of a plan or series of like transactions, the purpose of which is to avoid statutory threshold amounts and the review that might otherwise occur.
Item 8. Financial Statements and exhibits
If at the time of the initial registration, the annual financial statements for the latest fiscal year are not available, annual statements for the previous fiscal year may be filed and similar financial information shall be filed for any subsequent period to the extent such information is available. Such financial statements may be prepared on either an individual basis, or unless the Commissioner otherwise requires, on a consolidated basis if such consolidated statements are prepared in the usual course of business.
Other than with respect to the foregoing, such financial statement shall be filed in a standard form and format adopted by the NAIC, unless an alternative form is accepted by the Commissioner. Documentation and financial statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or audited financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles shall be deemed to be an appropriate form and format.
Unless the Commissioner otherwise permits, the annual financial statements shall be accompanied by the certificate of an independent public accountant to the effect that such statements present fairly the financial position of the ultimate controlling person and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles or with requirements of insurance or other accounting principles prescribed or permitted under law. If the ultimate controlling person is an insurer which is actively engaged in the business of insurance, the annual financial statements need not be certified, provided they are based on the Annual Statement of such insurer filed with the insurance department of the insurer's domiciliary State and are in accordance with requirements of insurance or other accounting principles prescribed or permitted under the law and regulations of such state.
Any ultimate controlling person who is an individual may file personal financial statements that are reviewed rather than audited by an independent public accountant. The review shall be conducted in accordance with standards for review of personal financial statements published in the Personal Financial Statements Guide by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Personal financial statements shall be accompanied by the independent public accountant's Standard Review Reporting stating that the accountant is not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the financial statements in order for the statements to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Item 9. Form C Required
A Form C, Summary of Changes to Registration Statement, must be prepared and filed with this Form B.
Item 10. Signature and Certification
Signature and certification required as follows:
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 38a-135 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Registrant has caused this annual registration statement to be duly signed on its behalf in the City of __________________ and the State of ___________________ on the ______ day of ____________________, 20 _____.
(SEAL) ____________________________
Name of Registrant
BY ____________________________
(Name) (Title)
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned deposes and says that (s)he has duly executed the attached annual Registration statement dated __________________, 20 _______, for and on behalf of __________________________; that (s)he is the _____________________________
(Name of Company) (Title of Officer)
of such company and that (s)he is authorized to execute and file such instrument. Deponent further says that (s)he is familiar with such instrument and the contents Thereof, and that the facts therein set forth are true to the best of his/her knowledge, Information and belief.
(Signature) ________________________
(Type or print name beneath) ______________________________
APPENDIX C
Form C
Summary of Changes to Registration Statement
Furnish a brief description of all items in the current annual registration statement which represent changes from the prior year's annual registration statement. The description shall be in a manner as to permit the proper evaluation thereof by the Commissioner, and shall include specific references to Item numbers in the annual registration statement and to the terms contained therein.
Changes occurring under Item 2 of Form B insofar as changes in the percentage of each class of voting securities held by each affiliate is concerned, need only be included where such changes are ones which result in ownership or holdings of ten percent (10%) or more of voting securities, loss or transfer of control, or acquisition or loss of partnership interest.
Changes occurring under Item 4 of Form B need only be included where: an individual is, for the first time, made a director or executive officer of the ultimate controlling person; a director or executive officer terminates his or her responsibilities with the ultimate controlling person; or in the event an individual is named president of the ultimate controlling person.
If a transaction disclosed on the prior year's annual registration statement has been changed, the nature of such change shall be included. If a transaction disclosed on the prior year's annual registration statement has been effectuated, furnish the mode of completion and any flow of funds between affiliates resulting from the transaction.
The insurer shall furnish a statement that transactions entered into since the filing of the prior year's annual registration statement are not part of a plan or series of like transactions whose purpose it is to avoid statutory threshold amounts and the review that might otherwise occur.
SIGNATURE AND CERTIFICATION
Signature and certification required as follows:
SIGNATURE
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned deposes and says that (s)he has duly executed the attached summary of registration statement dated___________________, 20, for and on behalf of_______________________; that (s)he is the ______________________
(Name of Company) (Title of Officer)
of such company and that (s)he is authorized to execute and file Such instrument. Deponent further says that (s)he is familiar with such instrument and the contents thereof, and that the facts therein set forth are true to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief
(Signature)_________________________________
(Type or print name beneath)_________________________________
APPENDIX D
Form D
Prior Notice of a Transaction
Filed with Insurance Department of the State of_________________________
By
____________________________
Name of Registrant
On Behalf of the Following Insurance Companies
Name Address
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
Date:____________, 20_______
Item 1. Identity of Parties to Transaction
Furnish the following information for each of the parties to the transaction:
Item 2. Description of the Transaction
Furnish the following information for each transaction for which notice is being given:
Item 3. Sales, Purchases, Exchanges, Loans, Extensions of Credit, Guarantees or Investments
For each transaction for which notice is being given, furnish a brief description of the amount and source of funds, securities, property or other consideration for the sale, purchase, exchange, loan, extension of credit, guarantee, or investment, whether any provision exists for purchase by the insurer filing notice, by any party to the transaction, or by any affiliate of the insurer filing notice, and a description of the terms of any securities being received, if any, and a description of any other agreements relating to the transaction such as contracts or agreements for services, consulting agreements and the like. If the transaction involves consideration other than cash, furnish a description of the consideration, its cost and its fair market value, together with an explanation of the basis for evaluation.
If the transaction involves a loan, extension of credit or a guarantee, furnish a description of the maximum amount which the insurer will be obligated to make available under such loan, extension of credit or guarantee, the date on which the credit or guarantee will terminate, and any provisions for the accrual of or deferral of interest.
If the transaction involves an investment, guarantee or other arrangement, state the time period during which the investment, guarantee or other arrangement will remain in effect, together with any provisions for extensions or renewals of such investments, guarantees or arrangements. Furnish a brief statement as to the effect of the transaction upon the insurer's surplus.
No notice need be given if the maximum amount which can at any time be outstanding or for which the insurer can be legally obligated under the loan, extension of credit or guarantee is less than, (a) in the case of non-life insurers, the lesser of three percent (3%) of the insurer's admitted assets or twenty-five percent (25%) of surplus as regards policyholders or, (b) in the case of life insurers, three percent (3%) of the insurer's admitted assets, each as of the 31st day of December next preceding.
Item 4. Loans or Extensions of Credit to a Non-affiliate
If notice is required and the transaction involves a loan or extension of credit to any person who is not an affiliate, furnish a brief description of the agreement or understanding whereby the proceeds of the proposed transaction, in whole or in substantial part, are to be used to make loans or extensions of credit to, to purchase the assets of, or to make investments in, any affiliate of the insurer making such loans or extensions of credit, and specify in what manner the proceeds are to be used to loan to, extend credit to, purchase assets of or make investments in any affiliate. Describe the amount and source of funds, securities, property or other consideration for the loan or extension of credit and, if the transaction is one involving consideration other than cash, a description of its cost and its fair market value together with an explanation of the basis for evaluation. Furnish a brief statement as to the effect of the transaction upon the insurer's surplus.
No notice need be given if the loan or extension of credit is one which equals less than, in the case of non-life insurers, the lesser of three percent (3%) of the insurer's admitted assets or twenty-five percent (25%) of surplus as regards policyholders or, with respect to life insurers, three percent (3%) of the insurer's admitted assets, each as of the 31st day of December next preceding.
Item 5. Reinsurance
If the transaction is a reinsurance agreement or a reinsurance pooling agreement or modification thereto, as described by section 38a-136 (b) (1)(C) of the Connecticut General Statutes, furnish a description of the known or estimated amount of liability to be ceded or assumed in each calendar year, the period of time during which the agreement will be in effect, and a statement whether an agreement or understanding exists between the insurer and non-affiliate to the effect that any portion of the assets constituting the consideration for the agreement will be transferred to one or more of the insurer's affiliates. Furnish a brief description of the consideration involved in the transaction, and a brief statement as to the effect of the transaction upon the insurer's surplus.
No notice need be given for reinsurance agreements or modifications thereto if the reinsurance premium or a change in the insurer's liabilities, or the projected reinsurance premium or change in the insurer's liabilities in any of the next three years, in connection with the reinsurance agreement or modification thereto is less than five percent (5%) of the insurer's surplus as regards policyholders, as of the 31st day of December next preceding. Notice shall be given for all reinsurance pooling arrangements including modifications thereto.
Item 6. Management Agreements, Service Agreements and Cost-Sharing Arrangements
For material management and service agreements, furnish:
For material cost-sharing arrangements, furnish:
Item 7. Signature and Certification
Signature and certification required as follows:
SIGNATURE
CERTIFICATION
FORM D-1
Signature and Certification.
For purposes of filing Form D-1, the signature and certification required by this section shall be signed by an officer of the insurer.
PRIOR NOTICE OF DIVIDENDS ON COMMON STOCK AND OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS
Item 1. Type of Dividend or Distribution
Identify the dividend or distribution as a dividend or other distribution subject to section 38a-136 of the Connecticut General Statutes or as an extraordinary dividend or other extraordinary distribution as defined in Section 38a-136 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Item 2. The amount of the dividend or other distribution and the date established for payment
The proposed date shall be consistent with requirements for receipt of notice by the Insurance Department, as specified in section 38a-138-14 of the Regulation of Connecticut State Agencies.
Item 3. Statement
A statement as to whether the dividend or other distribution is to be in cash or other property, and, if in property, a description thereof, its cost, statutory carrying value, and the fair market value of such property together with an explanation of the basis for valuation.
Item 4. Amounts and Payment Dates
The amounts and payment dates of all dividends paid within the period of 12 consecutive months ending on the date fixed for payment of the proposed dividend for which notification is being given or approval is being sought.
Item 5. Illustration
An illustration of the calculation of the extraordinary dividend limit set by section 38a-136 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Dividends that have been or will be paid in other than cash shall be valued for the purposes of the calculation at the greater of market or statutory carrying value of the asset.
Item 6. Additional Information to be Filed
If the notice is filed for an extraordinary dividend pursuant to section 38a-136 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the following items shall also be included:
Item 7. Signature and Certification
Signature and certification required as follows:
SIGNATURE
CERTIFICATION
APPENDIX E
Form E
Pre-Acquisition Notification Form Regarding The Potential Competitive Impact Of A Proposed Merger Or Acquisition By A Non-Domiciliary Insurer Doing Business In This State Or By A Domestic Insurer
Item 1. Name and Address
State the names and addresses of the persons who hereby provide notice of their involvement in a pending acquisition or change in corporate control.
Item 2. Name and Addresses of Affiliated Companies
State the names and addresses of the persons affiliated with those listed in Item 1. Describe their affiliations.
Item 3. Nature And Purpose of The Proposed Merger or Acquisition
State the nature and purpose of the proposed merger or acquisition.
Item 4. Nature of Business
State the nature of the business performed by each of the persons identified in response to Item 1 and Item 2.
Item 5. Market and Market Share
State specifically what market and market share in each relevant insurance market the persons identified in Item 1 and Item 2 currently enjoy in this state. Provide historical market and market share data for each person identified in Item 1 and Item 2 for the past five (5) years and identify the source of such data. Provide a determination as to whether the proposed acquisition or merger, if consummated, would violate the competitive standards of the state as stated in section 38a-131(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes. If the proposed acquisition or merger would violate competitive standards, provide justification of why the acquisition or merger would not substantially lessen competition or create a monopoly in the state.
For purposes of this question, "market" means direct written insurance premium in this state for a line of business as contained in the annual statement required to be filed by insurers licensed to do business in this state.
Item 6. Signature and Certification
Signature and certification required as follows:
SIGNATURE
CERTIFICATION
APPENFIX F
FORM F
ENTERPRISE RISK REPORT
Item 1. Enterprise risk
The Registrant/Applicant, to the best of its knowledge and belief, shall provide information regarding the following areas that could produce enterprise risk as defined in section 38a-129 of the Connecticut General Statutes, provided such information is not disclosed in the Insurance Holding Company System Annual Registration Statement filed on behalf of itself or another insurer for which it is the ultimate controlling person:
The Registrant/Applicant may attach the appropriate form most recently filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, provided the Registrant/Applicant includes specific references to those areas listed in Item 1 for which the form provides responsive information. If the Registrant/Applicant is not domiciled in the United States, it may attach its most recent public audited financial statement filed in its country of domicile, provided the Registrant/Applicant includes specific references to those areas listed in Item 1 for which the financial statement provides responsive information.
Item 2. Obligation to report
If the Registrant/Applicant has not disclosed any information pursuant to Item 1, the Registrant/Applicant shall include a statement affirming that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, it has not identified enterprise risk subject to disclosure pursuant to Item 1.
Item 3. Signature and Certification
Signature and certification required as follows:
SIGNATURE
CERTIFICATION
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 38a-138-16