Please click on the folder below for more information about the filing requirements for each reinsurer type:
Accredited Reinsurers
Accredited Reinsurers must meet and maintain compliance with the guidelines for registration under Title 210 Nebraska Admin. Code, Chapter 65 §005
Initial Application Requirements:
- Properly executed
AR-1 Form
- Certified copy of the certificate of authority or other acceptable evidence company is licensed to transact insurance or reinsurance in at least one state or port of entry
- Copy of annual statement filed with the state of domicile
- Copy of most recent audited financial statement
- Maintain at least $20 million in the policyholder's surplus
Ongoing Filing Requirements:
- Annual and quarterly statements filed with the state of domicile or port of entry
- Audited financial statement
- Listing of Nebraska cedents updated quarterly with any changes
Note:
- If statements are available through the NAIC it is not necessary to file a copy with the Department
- Statements that are not available through the NAIC should be filed electronically at doi.holdingcompany@nebraska.gov
- There are no filing fees associated with accredited reinsurer filings
List of Nebraska Accredited Reinsurers:
Reinsurers Domiciled in Another State
Reinsurers Domiciled in Another State are considered reinsurers domiciled in another state that employs substantially similar standards regarding credit for reinsurance and must meet and maintain compliance with the guidelines for registration under Title 210 Nebraska Admin. Code, Chapter 65 §006
Initial Application Requirements:
- Properly executed AR-1 Form
- Maintain at least $20 million in policyholder's surplus
- Provide a copy of the respective state's credit for reinsurance standards
- Once the application is received, the Department will review the respective state's credit for reinsurance standards to ensure they are substantially similar
- Once the application is received, the Department will review the respective state's credit for reinsurance standards to ensure they are substantially similar
Filing Requirements:
- Note: There are no filing fees associated with Reinsurers domiciled in another state filings.
List of Reinsurers Domiciled in Another State:
List of Reinsurers Domiciled in Another State
Trusteed Reinsurers
Trusteed Reinsurers maintain a trust fund in a qualified U.S. financial institution for the payment of claims of its U.S. domiciled ceding insurers. Trusteed Reinsurers must meet and maintain compliance with the guidelines for registration under Title 210 Nebraska Admin. Code, Chapter 65 §007
Initial Application Requirements:
- Properly executed AR-1 Form
- Trust fund in a qualified U.S. financial institution which consists of appropriate funds in an amount at least equal to the trusteed reinsurer's liabilities attributable to reinsurance ceded by U.S. domiciled insurers. Required supporting documentation:
- Trust Instrument (Deed of Trust)
- Annual financial statement
- Certification of the planned termination date of the trust or verification the trust will not expire prior to the following December 31
- Trust balance statement from Trustee
- Maintain at least $20 million in policyholder's surplus
Ongoing Filing Requirements:
- Annual and quarterly financial statements with information substantially the same as is required to be reported on the NAIC Annual Statement form by licensed insurers
- Annual statement from the trustee with the balance of the trust and listing of the trust investments, as well as certification of the planned termination date of the trust investments, as well as a certification of the planned termination date of the trust or verification that the trust will not expire prior to the following December 31st
- Quarterly trust statements from the trustee to certify the fair market value of the trust
- Copy of any amendment to the Deed of Trust
- Listing of Nebraska cedents updated quarterly with any changes
Notes:
- Statements should be filed electronically at doi.holdingcompany@nebraska.gov
- There are no filing fees associated with trusteed reinsurer filings
List of Nebraska Trusteed Reinsurers:
Certified Reinsurers
Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §44-416.06 and Title 210 Nebraska Admin. Code, Chapter 65 §008, any unauthorized assuming insurer that meets the Department's requirements may qualify as a Certified Reinsurer. Depending on the financial strength rating granted by the Director, a Certified Reinsurer may be allowed to post less than 100% collateral and still enable an authorized insurer to qualify for full reserve credit with respect to reinsurance contracts renewed or entered into on or after the date the reinsurer becomes certified.
To apply to become a Certified Reinsurer in the state of Nebraska, please complete and submit the Uniform Application Checklist for Certified Reinsurers.
Application: Uniform Application Checklist for Certified Reinsurers
Form CR-1: CR-1 Form
NAIC Forms: CR-F Form and CR-S Form
Application Notices:
Interested or affected parties will have 30 days from the date the notice is posted to submit written comments and responses to the certified reinsurer applications listed below. The Director will not take final action on an application until at least 30 days after the notice is posted.
Pending Applications:
| Federal/Alien ID | Applicant | Domiciliary Jurisdiction | Date Posted |
List of Nebraska Certified Reinsurers:
List of Nebraska Certified Reinsurers
Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurers
Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurer status eliminates reinsurance collateral requirements for reinsurers that meet and maintain compliance with the guidelines for registration under Neb. Rev. Stat. §44-416.06(7) and Title 210 Nebraska Admin. Code, Chapter 65 §009
Passporting Application Requirements:
Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurers who have established their Lead State with an NAIC accredited jurisdiction other than Nebraska may request their Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurer status be recognized in Nebraska by filing the following documents with Nebraska:
- Company should be approved through ReFAWG passporting process
- Properly executed RJ-1 Form
- Copy of the Lead State's approval letter
Once approved, reciprocal jurisdiction reinsurer statuts in Nebraska is ongoing subject to an annual review by the Lead State and ReFAWG to ensure complaince with applicable requirements.
Passporting Renewal Requirements:
Additional information is not required at this time for renewal. Nebraska will rely on the Lead State review and Passporting process to ensure compliance with minimum requirements for renewal status. However, if the Company falls below the minimum requirements or any regulatory action is taken against the Company for noncompliance with applicable laws, the Company is required to provide prompt notice to the Department for consideration of its ongoing status.
Initial Full Application Requirements:
Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurers who would like Nebraska to act as the Lead State for NAIC Reinsurance Financial Analysis (E) Working Group (ReFAWG) and passporting purposes should file the following:
- Application:
- Complete Uniform Checklist for Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurers and file all necessary documents referenced within the application
- Complete
- Ongoing Filing Requirements:
- Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurers must have and maintain on an ongoing basis minimum capital and surplus of $250 million or its equivalent and a minimum solvency or capital ratio of RBC 300% or its equivalent
- The Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurer's supervisory authority must confirm on an annual basis that the reinsurer complies with the requirements noted above
- Note:
- Demonstration and confirmation of filing requirements should be filed electronically at doi.holdingcompany@nebraska.gov
- There are no filing fees associated with Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurer filings
List of Nebraska Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurers:
List of Nebraska Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurers
