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Our Financial Regulation Division is responsible for monitoring the financial solvency of one of the largest domestic industries in the country. As part of our financial solvency monitoring, we conduct ongoing analysis of quarterly financial statements and other statutory filings and conduct on-site financial examinations every three to five years. In addition to monitoring our domestic insurance industry, the Regulation Division is also responsible for the licensure and ongoing financial compliance of all insurance companies who write business in Nebraska. Finally, the division audits over 1600 premium tax returns though which the NDOI collects over $100 million in premium tax revenue.
The Division is led by the Chief Financial Regulator Tadd Wegner and the Deputy Chief Financial Regulator Andrea Johnson.
To learn about the multiple areas of our division and the people leading those areas, click on the applicable section below.

Chief Financial Regulator
Tadd Wegner
Tadd.Wegner@nebraska.gov
(402) 471-4734

Deputy Chief Financial Regulator
Andrea Johnson, CFE
andrea.johnson@nebraska.gov
(402) 471-4641
The Financial Examination team is responsible for conducting on-site financial examinations of all Nebraska domestic insurance companies in accordance with Nebraska Statutes and Regulations, and the NAIC Financial Condition Examiners Handbook. The examinations are conducted to determine the financial condition of the company, its ability to meet and fulfill its obligations, and whether it has complied with the provisions of Nebraska Statutes.
For questions related to financial exams, please contact:
Assistant Chief Examiner - Field
Skyler Lawyer
Skyler.Lawyer@nebraska.gov
The Financial Analysis team is responsible for conducting in-house audits of all Nebraska domestic insurance companies' financial statements and other supplemental filings as required to monitor the insurers' statutory compliance and solvency on an ongoing basis. The Analysis team takes a risk-focused approach and strives to identify financial issues early to address problems and/or rehabilitate companies prior to insolvency.
For questions related to financial analysis, please contact:
Assistant Chief Examiner - Analysis
Jennifer Rose, CFE
(402) 471 -0343
jennifer.rose@nebraska.gov
The Company Administration team is responsible for licensing all insurance companies seeking licensure in Nebraska, as well as, many other miscellaneous company types including but not limited to third-party administrators, risk retention groups, and purchase groups. The team is also responsible for the audit of over 1600 premium tax returns annually and over 1800 surplus lines tax filings quarterly, and the related collection of over $100 million in tax. Additionally, the team monitors and ensures compliance of insurers licensed in Nebraska as well as oversees pre-need burial trusts.
For questions related to the Company Administration area, please contact the following:
Company Administration
Kristy Hadden
kristy.hadden@nebraska.gov
(402) 471-0373
We have three specialists at the NDOI: holding company, group solvency, and investment. Each of these areas has a specialized part in supporting the Financial Examination and Financial Analysis teams' monitoring of the financial solvency of Nebraska's domestic insurers. The roles of each respective area is as follows:
For questions related to holding company filings, please contact:
Chris Amory, CFE
Holding Company Specialist
chris.amory@nebraska.gov
(402) 471-5351
For questions related to group solvency, please contact:
Anthony Quandt, CFE
Group Solvency Specialist
anthony.quandt@nebraska.gov
(402) 471-3164
For questions related to investments, please contact:
Andrea Johnson, CFE
Deputy Chief Financial Regulator
andrea.johnson@nebraska.gov
(402) 471-4641
The Actuarial team performs actuarial review and analysis to ensure that all domestic insurers comply with the American Academy of Actuaries - Actuarial Standards of Practice. The Actuarial team supports other areas of the NDOI through a review of the annual actuarial opinions, assistance with financial examinations, and review of various rate filings including Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace and long-term care.
For questions related to life business, please contact:
Michael Muldoon, ASA, MAAA
Life and Health Actuarial Examiner
michael.muldoon@nebraska.gov
(402) 471-1433
For questions related to health business, please contact:
Margaret Otto, ASA, MAAA
Life and Health Actuarial Examiner
margaret.otto@nebraska.gov
(402) 471-4631
For questions related to P&C business, please contact:
Ngyuen Thai
P&C Actuarial Examiner
ngyuen.thai@nebraska.gov
(402) 471-4645
For general questions regarding the Financial Regulation Division of the Nebraska Department of Insurance, please contact:
Staff Assistant
Jillian Sweeney
jillian.sweeney@nebraska.gov
(402) 471-4645

Protecting the interests of all those impacted by insurance
Important Work:
Excellent Benefits:

Portal FAQs:
The Department has an online portal to accept payment for various fees. The fees that can be paid through this portal are all UCAA fees, Certificate of Authority issuance fees, Form B filings fees, TPA late filing fees, and Certificate requests. There is also an "Other" category for Department payments that do not fall within the above categories.
No producer or agency shall place, procure, or effect insurance with a non-admitted carrier on a risk residing within Nebraska without having a surplus lines license from the Nebraska Department of Insurance.
All surplus lines licensees are required to file quarterly reports and pay applicable premium taxes. The tax rate is 3% on gross premiums charged less any return premium taxes. Tax returns with tax due are required to be submitted electronically through OPTins. Additional information can be found on the OPTins website. Returns with no tax due (zero filings) can be made through OPTins or may be emailed to doi.surpluslines@nebraska.gov - Quarterly filings are due as follows:
Quarterly Attestation Statement
Surplus Lines Premium Tax Filing Information
Please click on the folder below for more information about the filing requirements for each reinsurer type:
Accredited Reinsurers must meet and maintain compliance with the guidelines for registration under Title 210 Nebraska Admin. Code, Chapter 65 §005
Initial Application Requirements:
Ongoing Filing Requirements:
Note:
List of Nebraska Accredited Reinsurers:
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:
Filing Requirements:
List of Reinsurers Domiciled in Another State:
List of Reinsurers Domiciled in Another State
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:
Ongoing Filing Requirements:
Notes:
List of Nebraska Trusteed 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 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:
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:
List of Nebraska Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurers:
List of Nebraska Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurers
As part of the reinsurer certification process, the Director is required to maintain a list of qualified and reciprocal jurisdictions under which an assuming insurer licensed and domiciled in such jurisdiction is eligible to be considered as a certified or reciprocal jurisdiction reinsurer.
Qualified Jurisdictions:
Reciprocal Jurisdictions:
The following links to the NAIC website may be helpful when completing applications:
Please contact Chris Amory if you have any questions regarding the reinsurance information listed on this page:
Chris Amory
Holding Company Specialist
(402) 471-5351
Chris.Amory@nebraska.gov
Any person seeking to acquire "control" of a Nebraska domestic insurer through acquisition or merger must file a Form A in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §44-2126. A public hearing will be held within thirty days of a complete filing, and approval will be issued by the Director of Insurance upon assurance that all requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. §44-2127 have been met.
Please note an exemption from filing a Form A may be made if the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. §44-2128 are met.
Filing Requirements
A person required to file a Form A pursuant Neb. Rev. Stat. §44-2126 shall file all information outlined in the Form A template of Title 210, Nebraska Department of Insurance, Chapter 24, and a filing fee of $1,000 in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §44-2131.
A summary of the information to be included in the Form A filing is included below:
1. Insurer and Method of Acquisition
2. Identity and Background of Applicant - including nature of business operations if applicable and an organizational chart
3. Identity and Background of Individuals Associated with Applicant - including biographical affidavits of all persons who are directors, executive officers, or owners of 10% or more of the voting securities of the applicant
4. Nature, Source and Amount of Consideration - including a description of consideration and criteria used in determining the amount
5. Future Plans for Insurers - including any plans for an extraordinary dividend, liquidation, merger, sale of assets and/or material change in business plan, corporate structure or management
6. Voting Securities to be acquired
7. Ownership of Voting Rights
8. Contracts, Arrangements or Understandings with Respect to Voting Securities of Insurer
9. Recent Purchases of Voting Securities
10. Recent Recommendations to Purchase
11. Agreements with Broker-Dealers
12. Financial Statements and Exhibits - including financial statements, exhibits and three-year financial projections of insurers; annual financial statements of applicant and affiliates for the preceding five years
13. Agreement Requirements for Enterprise Risk Management
14. Signature and Certification - including notarization
Where to File
Guidance
Questions:
Tadd Wegner
Chief Financial Regulator
(402) 471-8734
Tadd.Wegner@nebraska.gov
A "Disclaimer of Affiliation" may be filed by any person, insurer, or member of a holding company claiming that a person does not, or will not upon taking some proposed action, control another person:
Filing information:
Guidance:
Contact person:
For questions related to filing a Disclaimer of Affiliation, please contact:
Tadd Wegner
Chief Financial Regulator
(402) 471-8734
Tadd.Wegner@nebraska.gov
Any domestic stock insurance company may merge with another stock insurer after the contract of merger is approved by the Director. The Director shall not approve any such contract of merger unless the interests of the policyholders or shareholders of both parties thereto are properly protected.
Filing information:
Guidance
Contact person:
For questions related to filing a Merger application, please contact:
Tadd Wegner
Chief Financial Regulator
(402) 471-8734
Tadd.Wegner@nebraska.gov
Form B:
Form B is the registration of insurers authorized to do business in Nebraska and that are members of an insurance holding company system
Form C:
Form B Amendments:
Guidance:
Questions:
For questions related to Form B/C, please contact :
Chris Amory
Holding Company Specialist
(402) 471-5351
Chris.Amory@nebraska.gov
Description:
A Form D filing is a formal notification of a material transaction involving a domestic insurer and any person in its insurance holding company system that exceeds the materiality standards contained in Neb. Rev. Stat. §44-2133(2)(a) - (e).
A Form D should also be filed for any amendments or modifications of affiliate agreements previously filed.
Filing information:
Guidance:
Questions:
For questions related to the Form D, please contact:
Chris Amory
Holding Company Specialist
(402) 471-5351
Chris.Amory@nebraska.gov
Description:
Form F is an Enterprise Risk Report that identifies the material risks within an insurance holding company system that could pose enterprise risk to the insurer.
Questions:
For questions related to the Form F, please contact:
Chris Amory
Holding Company Specialist
(402) 471-5351
Chris.Amory@nebraska.gov
The Group Capital Calculation (GCC) is a tool developed for use in solvency monitoring. The GCC is an aggregation or grouping of the available financial resources and calculated required capital of all material legal entities in an insurance group.
Except as provided in Neb. Rev. Stat. §44-2132 (13-16), the ultimate controlling person of every insurer subject to registration shall concurrently file with the Form B Registration an annual capital calculation completed in accordance with the group capital calculation instructions.
Filing information:
Guidance:
Questions:
For questions related to the GCC, please contact:
Anthony Quandt
Group Solvency Specialist
(402) 471-3164
Anthony.Quandt@nebraska.gov
The ORSA is an internal process undertaken by an insurer or insurance group to assess the adequacy of its risk management and current and prospective solvency positions under normal and severe stress scenarios. An ORSA will require insurers to analyze all reasonably foreseeable and relevant material risks (i.e., underwriting, credit, market, operational, liquidity risks, etc.) that could have an impact on an insurer's ability to meet its policyholder obligations.
Filing information:
Guidance:
Questions:
For questions related to the ORSA, please contact
Jennifer Rose
Assistant Chief Examiner - Analysis
(402) 471-0343
Jennifer.Rose@nebraska.gov
The purpose of the Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Act (CGAD) is to provide the director a summary of an insurer's or insurance group's corporate governance structure, policies, and practices to permit the director to gain and maintain an understanding of the insurer's or insurance group's corporate governance framework; outline the requirements for completing a corporate governance annual disclosure with the director; and provide for the confidential treatment of the corporate governance annual disclosure and related information that contains confidential and sensitive information related to an insurer's or insurance group's internal operations and proprietary and trade secret information which, if made public, could potentially cause the insurer or insurance group competitive harm or disadvantage.
Filing information:
Guidance:
Questions:
For questions related to the CGAD, please contact:
Jennifer Rose
Assistant Chief Examiner - Analysis
(402) 471-0343
Jennifer.Rose@nebraska.gov
Dividend filing submissions are subject to the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. §44-2132 and Title 210 Neb. Admin. Code Chapter 24 §020. Extraordinary dividends are subject to additional requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. §44-2134 and 44-325.
Filing information:
Guidance
Questions:
For questions related to dividends, please contact:
Jennifer Rose
Assistant Chief Examiner - Analysis
(402) 471-0343
Jennifer.Rose@nebraska.gov
All insurance companies licensed in Nebraska at any time during the tax year are required to pay a tax on the gross amount of direct written premiums. Licensed companies who transacted no insurance business in the State during the tax year are still required to file. Insurers whose annual tax due is four thousand dollars or more are required to file quarterly pre-payments. Premium taxes are retaliatory per Neb. Rev. Stat § 77-908, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-918, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-150.
Domestic Assessment Companies
Assessment Companies are not required to file annual/quarterly premium tax online. The Department will still accept hard-copy filings from these companies.
Domestic Intergovernmental Pools
Pools are not required to file annual/quarterly premium tax online. The Department will still accept hard-copy filings from these companies.
Fraternal Benefit Organizations
Fraternal Benefit Organizations are exempt from paying premium tax; however, they must still file an annual premium tax return. Annual filing fees are collected on the premium tax return.
All Other Company Types
Additional information regarding the filing of annual premium tax returns can be found here.
Please select your company type from the following list. Within each company type will be the annual filing checklist. If you do not find your line of insurance, please contact the department at jillian.sweeney@nebraska.gov
Property and Casualty Insurer
Property & Casualty Insurers Checklist
Health Maintenance Organization or Life and Health Insurer
Life, Accident and Health/Fraternal Insurers Checklist
Title Insurers, Risk Retention Groups
Fraternal Companies
Life, Accident and Health/Fraternal Insurers Checklist
Per Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-322, all insurance companies licensed in Nebraska must file the Supplemental Compensation Exhibit with the Department of Insurance on or before March 1st. Please refer to the Nebraska Legislature for the complete statute.
The NDOI's Schedule of Fees is noted below, and all companies and licensees must remit on a retaliatory fee basis.
| Description | Amount Due |
|---|---|
| Pre-admission Review of Documents of a Foreign Insurer, Organization, Fraternal Benefit Society and Licensing of a Domestic Insurer (not an Assessment Association) - §44-114(1) | $1,000.00 |
| Admission fees for Domestic, Foreign, or Alien Insurers, Statistical Agents, Fraternal Benefit Society, or Advisory Organizations - §44-114(1) | $300.00 |
| Renewal of Certificate of Authority - Domestic and Foreign Insurers, Statistical Agents, Fraternal Benefit Society, or Advisory Organizations - §44-114(4) | $100.00 |
| Renewal of Certificate of Authority - Domestic Assessment Associations doing business in less than 31 counties or more than 31 counties - §44-114(4) |
>31 counties - $20.00 <31 counties - $100.00 |
| Renewal of Certificate of Authority - Fraternal Benefit Society - §44-1098 | $50.00 |
| Amended Certificate of Authority - §44-114(5) | $100.00 |
| Filing of Annual Statements - §44-114(7) | $200.00 |
| Filing Certified Copies of Articles of Merger of Licensed Company - §44-114(6) | $50.00 |
| Filing each Amendment to Articles of Incorporation - §44-114(2) | $20.00 |
| Filing Restated Articles of Incorporation - §44-114(3) | $20.00 |
| Holding Company Fees - §44-114(3) | |
| Form A Filing | $1,000.00 |
| Form B (Initial filing) | $1,000.00 |
| Annual Renewal fee | $200.00 |
| Application of Domestic Mutual Insurer to Convert to a Stock Insurer - §44-6105 | $1,000.00 |
| Organization and Admission fees for Risk Management Pool (intergovernmental, certificate of authority - §44-4307) | $1,000.00 |
| Third-Party Administrator | |
| Admission fee/Certificate of Authority - §44-5812(2) | $200.00 |
| Annual Renewal fee - §44-7613 | $200.00 |
| Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement | |
| Application/Initial Licensing fee - §44-7605 | $1,000.00 |
| Annual Renewal fee - §44-7613 | $200.00 |
| Captive Insurer | |
| Application/Initial Licensing fee - §44-8205 | $500.00 |
| Annual Renewal fee - §44-8207 | $500.00 |
| Unincorporated Mutual Association Report - §44-114(9) | None |
| Reinsurance Intermediary Licensee - §44-5603(6)(a),(6)(b)(ii) | $250.00 |
| Utilization Review | |
| Certificate of Authority - §44-5420(1) | $300.00 |
| Annual Renewal of Certificate of Authority - §44-5424(1) | $100.00 |
| Viatical Settlement Provider | |
| Initial Application/License - §44-1103(2) | $1,000.00 |
| Annual Statement Filing fee - §44-114(7) | $200.00 |
| Annual Renewal fee - §44-1103(3) | $100.00 |
Domestic Companies - Current & Future
For questions about forming a new insurance company or to redomiciling to Nebraska, please contact:
Tadd Wegner
Chief Financial Regulator
(402) 471-8734
Tadd.Wegner@nebraska.gov
Foreign Insurers
Nebraska utilizes the NAIC Uniform Certificate of Authority Application ("UCAA") for expansion applications of foreign insurers. Nebraska prefers all information, including biographical affidavits, be electronically uploaded to the UCAA. There are no state specific requirements.
Nebraska utilizes the NAIC Certificate of Authority Application ("UCAA") Corporate Amendment for the filing of company changes for foreign insurers authorized to do business in the state. Nebraska prefers all information related to the corporate amendment be uploaded electronically to the UCAA, including biographical affidavits if applicable.
Other Entities
Companies wishing to operate as an Advisory Organization in Nebraska are required to have a Certificate of Authority ("CoA") to do so.
Motor Club Service organizations (Motor Club) in Nebraska are required to have a certificate of authority ("CoA") to do so. A Motor Club is defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-3703 and 44-3707 and can be accessed via the statutory reference.
Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements ("MEWA") if they meet the definition under 29 U.S.C. 1002 and are sponsored by an association of employers that offer a health benefit plan that is not fully insured.
Pharmacy Benefit Managers ("PBM") in Nebraska are required to have a certificate of authority ("CoA") to do so. A PBM is defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-4603.
Purchasing Groups ("PG") in Nebraska are required to be registered with the Department of Insurance. A PG is defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-4403.
Risk Retention Groups ("RRG") in Nebraska are required to be registered with the Department of Insurance. A RRG is defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-4403.
Third Party Administrators ("TPA") in Nebraska are required to have a certificate of authority ("CoA") to do so. A TPA is defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-5802.
Viatical Settlement Providers ("VSP") in Nebraska are required to have a certificate of authority ("CoA") to do so. A VSP is defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-1102.
Discount Medical Plan Organizations ("DMPO") in Nebraska are required to have a certificate of authority ("CoA") to do so. A DMPO is defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-8303.
Pre-Paid Dental Service Plans ("PDSP") in Nebraska are required to have a certificate of authority ("CoA") to do so. A PDSP is defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-3802.
Pre-Paid Limited Health Service Organization ("PLHSO") in Nebraska are required to have a certificate of authority ("CoA") to do so. A PLHSO is defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-4702.
Pre-Paid Legal Service Insurers ("PPLSI") in Nebraska are required to have a certificate of authority ("CoA") to do so. A PPLSI is defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-3302.
No individual or company shall make or offer to make any pre-need burial trusts sales without first obtaining a pre-need agent or seller license from the Nebraska Department of Insurance ("Department").
Other Information
All foreign and domestic insurers are required to hold on deposit at least $100,000. HMO's are required to hold $300,000 according to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-319.02 and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-319.06.
|
Entity/Company Type |
Requirement |
Required Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
All Insurance Companies |
Domestic - Must be held in Nebraska Foreign - Can be held in Nebraska or in domicile state |
$100,000 |
|
Health Maintenance Organization's |
Domestic - Must be held in Nebraska *Additional required if "uncovered" expenditures exceed 10% of total expenditures |
* 120% of total liability for "uncovered" expenditures |
|
Special Deposit for Workers Compensation |
|
Retaliatory only |
|
Motor Club |
Deposit or Surety Bond |
$50,000 |
|
Legal Services Organization |
Deposit or Surety Bond |
$150,000 |
|
Viatical Settlement Provider |
Desposit or Surety Bond |
$250,000 |
Certificate's of Authority, Compliance, Deposit, or Valuation can be requested through our online portal