Wisconsin Legislature: Ins 40.21 Text

If the transaction involves a loan, extension of credit, or guarantee 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, extensions of credit, or guarantee. 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, describe 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 policyholder surplus.

No notice need be given if the loan or extension of credit is one which equals less than the lesser of 2% of the insurer’s admitted assets or 10% of policyholder surplus as of the 31st day of December of the immediately preceding calendar year.

ITEM 5. REINSURANCE

If the transaction is a reinsurance agreement or modification thereto, or a reinsurance pooling agreement or modification thereto as described in s. Ins 40.04 (2) (c), furnish a description of the known and 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 nonaffiliate 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 policyholder surplus.

No notice need be given for reinsurance agreements or modifications thereto if the reinsurance premium or the 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 5% of the insurer’s policyholder surplus, as of the 31st day of December of the immediately preceding calendar year. Notice shall be given for all reinsurance pooling agreements including modifications thereto.

ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS, SERVICE AGREEMENTS AND COST-SHARING ARRANGEMENTS

For management and service agreements, furnish:

(a) A brief description of the managerial responsibilities, or services to be performed;

(b) A brief description of the agreement, including a statement of its duration, together with brief descriptions of the basis for compensation and the terms under which payment or compensation is to be made.

For cost-sharing arrangements, furnish:

(a) A brief description of the purpose of the agreement;

(b) A description of the period of time during which the agreement is to be in effect;

(d) A brief description of the accounting basis to be used in calculating each party’s costs under the agreement;

(e) A brief statement as to the effect of the transaction upon the insurer’s policyholder surplus;

(f) A statement regarding the cost allocation methods that specifies whether proposed charges are based on “cost or market.” If market based, rationale for using market instead of cost, including justification for the company’s determination that amounts are fair and reasonable; and

(g) A statement regarding compliance with the NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedure Manual regarding expense allocation.

ITEM 7. TRANSACTIONS NOT IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS

Provide a brief but complete description of any transaction not in the ordinary course of business.

ITEM 8. OTHER TRANSACTIONS REPORTABLE UNDER AN ORDER

Provide a brief but complete description of any transaction reportable under an order.

ITEM 9. SIGNATURE AND CERTIFICATION

Signature and certification required as follows:

SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of ch. Ins 40, Wis. Adm. Code,
has caused this notice to be duly signed on its behalf in the city of and state of on the______day of_____________.

(SEAL)_________________________
Name of Registrant

BY________________________
(Name) (Title)

Attest:

(Signature of Officer)

(Title)

The undersigned deposes and says that (s)he has duly executed the attached notice dated ,___________, for and on behalf of ; and that s(he) is the
(Name of Registrant)
and that s(he) is authorized to execute and
(Title of Officer)
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)

Subscribed and sworn to this
_________day of_________,________
Notary Public
My commission expires_________________

FORM E
RE-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

Filed with the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance,
State of Wisconsin

________________________________
Name of Applicant
________________________________
Name of Other Person
Involved in Merger or
Acquisition

Dated:_______________, 20____

Name, title, address and telephone number of person completing this statement:

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 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 s. Ins 40.025 (4) Wis. Adm. Code. 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.

FORM F

ENTERPRISE RISK REPORT

Filed with the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance,

State of Wisconsin

Name of Registrant/Applicant

On behalf of/related to the following insurers

Name Address

Date:_________,_______

Name, title, address and telephone number of individual to whom notices and correspondence concerning this statement should be addressed:

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 s. Ins 40.01 (4m), Wis. Adm. Code, 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:

(a) Any material developments regarding strategy, internal audit findings, compliance or risk management affecting the insurance holding company system;

(b) Acquisition or disposal of insurance entities and reallocating of existing financial or insurance entities within the insurance holding company system;

(c) Any changes of shareholders of the insurance holding company system exceeding ten percent (10%) or more of voting securities;

(d) Developments in various investigations, regulatory activities or litigation that may have a significant bearing or impact on the insurance holding company system;

(e) Business plan of the insurance holding company system and summarized strategies for the next 12 months;

(f) Identification of material concerns of the insurance holding company system raised by supervisory college, if any, in last year;

(g) Identification of insurance holding company system capital resources and material distribution patterns;

(h) Identification of any negative movement, or discussions with rating agencies which may have caused, or may cause, potential negative movement in the credit ratings and individual insurer financial strength ratings assessment of the insurance holding company system (including both the rating score and outlook);

(i) Information on corporate or parental guarantees throughout the holding company and the expected source of liquidity should such guarantees be called upon; and

(j) Identification of any material activity or development of the insurance holding company system that, in the opinion of senior management, could adversely affect the insurance holding company system.

The Registrant/Applicant may attach the appropriate form most recently filed with the U.S. 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 U.S., 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.

FORM AA

CONSENT TO JURISDICTION STATEMENT

Filed with the office of the commissioner of insurance,

of the state of Wisconsin

_______________________ _______________________

Name of Affiliate

On Behalf of the Following Insurers

Name Address

___________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date: ________, 20___

Name, Title, Address and Telephone Number of Individual to Whom Notices and Correspondence Concerning this Statement Should be Addressed:

___________________________________________________

CONSENT TO JURISDICTION