Electronic Annual Statement Information

Insurance Companies

Company Application

The Nebraska Department of Insurance accepts the "Uniform Certificate of Authority Application" from companies seeking a certificate of authority to write the business of insurance in Nebraska. The "Uniform Certificate of Authority Application" allows foreign insurers to file copies of the same application for admission in numerous states. Instructions to complete the forms are included with each form. This application can be accessed at www.naic.org/industry_ucaa.htm. (Nebraska has no state specific requirements.)

The pre-admission review fee is $1,000 and is subject to retaliation. The fee should be paid online through this link

In addition, management needs to be familiar with the Nebraska Insurance Laws and have the experience and qualifications necessary to conduct the business of insurance. The Nebraska Insurance Laws (Chapter 44) can be accessed at https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/browse-chapters.php?chapter=44

If you should have specific questions regarding the Nebraska Insurance Laws or the requirements for establishment of a domestic company, please contact our Legal Division at (402) 471-2201.
 

Company Corporate Amendments 

The Nebraska Department of Insurance requires the use of the "Uniform Certificate of Authority Corporate Amendment Applicant" for the filing of company changes. The "Uniform Certificate of Authority Corporate Amendment Application" allows foreign insurers to file copies of the same application for numerous states in which they are licensed. Instructions to complete the forms are included with the link to the application at https://content.naic.org/industry/ucaa

The fees associated with the corporate amendment can be found at this link, https://doi.nebraska.gov/insurers/schedule-company-fees-taxes-and-deposits. These fees are retaliatory and should be paid online through this link.
 

Requesting Certificates 

To request a Certificate of Authority, Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Deposit or Certificate of Valuation, go to the following link, indicate which certificate type you want, and the quantity.
 

Advisory Organization/Statistical Agent 

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's)

In addition to the "Uniform Certificate of Authority Application" accessed at www.naic.org/industry_ucaa.htm, please refer to Neb.Rev.Stat. §44-32,117 for additional licensing requirements. (The Health Maintenance Organization Act begins at Neb.Rev.Stat. §44-3292).

 

Legal Service Insurance Corporations (See Neb.Rev.Stat. §44-3301)
 

Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement


Motor Club Service Company

Pharmacy Benefit Manager

Pre-Paid Dental Service Plans (See Neb.Rev.Stat.§44-3801)

Pre-Need Seller Application and Forms

 

Pre-Paid Limited Health Service Organizations (See Neb.Rev.Stat.§44-4701)

Purchasing Groups

 

Risk Retention Groups

Nebraska follows the standard NAIC Risk Retention Group Registration format. The Risk Retention and Purchasing Group Handbook is available from the NAIC Insurance Products & Services Division.

 

Third Party Administrator

Viatical Reports

Discount Medical Plan Organizations (See Neb.Rev.Stat.§44-8301)

Discount medical plan means a business arrangement or contract in which a person, in exchange for fees, dues, charges, or other consideration, offers access for its members to providers of medical or ancillary services and the right to receive discounts on medical or ancillary services provided under the discount medical plan from those providers.

Schedule of Company Fees, Taxes, and Deposits

Insurers and Advisory Organizations

NOTE: Per SS 44-150 Nebraska is a retaliatory state and all fees, premium taxes, deposits, and other charges will be charged at the rate in Nebraska Law or the rate charged by the domiciliary state, whichever is higher.

Section I - Fees

Admission Fees
Certificate of Authority application fee non-refundable, due at time of application $1,000
Certificate of Authority filing fee if approved, due prior to issuance of Certificate of Authority $300
Annual Fees
Certificate of Authority renewal(except fraternals and assessments) due before March 1 $100
Domestic Assessment Association due before March 1 $20
Fraternal Benefit Society due before March 1 $50
Annual Statement Filing Fee due before March 1 $200
Forfeiture for late filing per day until filed $100
Other Fees
Filing of Articles of Incorporation due with amended document $20
Filing of Bylaws retaliatory only $0
Name Change (includes fee for amended C.A. and Articles) due at time of request $120
Redomestication (includes fees for amended C.A. and Articles) retaliatory, based upon new state of domicile $120
Addition/Deletion of Line of Business due at time of request $100
Certificate of Deposit due at time of request, per certificate $5
Certificate of Compliance due at time of request, per certificate $5
Certificate of Valuation due at time of request, per certificate $5
Merger due at time of request $50

Section II - Taxes

Premium Taxes
Tax on Direct Premiums (less dividends/refunds) due annually by March 1 1% all premiums other than Group Accident & Health .5% Group Accident & Health
Additional Taxes
Fire Insurance Tax due annually by March 1 .75 % Foreign
.375% Domestic
Workers' Compensation Court Cash Fund due annually by March 1 in years required by SS 48-1,117 1%
Insurance Fraud Assessment due annually by March 1 $200 maximum per SS 44-6606
Quarterly Tax Payments
Companies whose prior year tax liability is $4,000 or greater are required to file quarterly taxes on April 15, June 15, and September 15 per SS 77-918

Section III - Deposits

Insurers' General Deposit to operate in the state in place at time of admission, in this state or admitted state, subject to retaliation $100,000
Special Deposit to Write Workers' Compensation - retaliatory only
Health Maintenance Organizations in this state $300,000
Health Maintenance Organizations additional required if "uncovered" expenditures exceed 10% of total expenditures 120% of total liability for "uncovered" expenditures
Motor Club Deposit or Bond $50,000
Legal Services Corporatio Deposit or Bond $150,000

 

Contact Persons:

Fees or Deposits - Lori Bruss at Lori.Bruss@nebraska.gov
Premium Taxes - doi.premiumtax@nebraska.gov
Phone: 402-471-2201
Fax: 402-471-4610

Exam Division Contact Information

**Please note-All filings should be made in accordance with the State Filing Checklist Instructions.

Chief Financial Regulator  

Lindsay Crawford, CFE

lindsay.crawford@nebraska.gov

(402) 471-4734

Deputy Chief Financial Regulator 

Andrea Johnson 

Andrea.Johnson@nebraska.gov

(402) 471-4641

Staff Assistant 

Jillian Boston 

Jillian.Boston@nebraska.gov

(402) 471-4645

Financial Analysis

TJ Addison, CFE 

TJ.Addison@nebraska.gov 

(402) 471-4641

Financial Examinations 

Andrea Johnson 

Andrea.Johnson@nebraska.gov

(402) 471-4641

Holding Company Filings 

Jill Gleason, CFE 

Jill.Gleason@nebraska.gov

(402) 471-3164

Chief Actuary 

Michael Muldoon 

Michael.Muldoon@nebraska.gov

(402) 471-1433

Company Administration

Kristy Hadden 

Kristy.Hadden@nebraska.gov

(402) 471-0373

Company Licensing 

Lori Bruss 

Lori.Bruss@nebraska.gov

(402) 471-4045

Premium Taxes 

doi.premiumtax@nebraska.gov

(402) 471-4671

Surplus Lines 

doi.surpluslines@nebraska.gov

(402) 471-4646 

Pre-Need Examinations

Lisa Pape 

Lisa.Pape@nebraska.gov

(402) 471-4659

 

 

Medical Malpractice

Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act Information  

Contact Person:
Emma Covalt
(402)471-4651
doi.nelf@nebraska.gov  

Claim information:
Laura Arp 
7220 Tallgrass Pkwy, 301E
Lincoln, NE 68521
402-318-4814
lla@nebmedmal.org