(a)

1. (1) Application A and Annual Statement B are intended to be guides in the preparation of the application and annual reports required by the act.
2. (2) The application and annual statement filed shall contain the numbers and captions of all items, but the text of the items may be omitted provided the answers thereto are so prepared as to indicate to the reader the coverage of the items.
3. (3) All instructions, whether appearing under the items of the form or elsewhere therein, are to be omitted.
4. (4) Unless expressly provided otherwise, if any item is inapplicable or the answer thereto is in the negative, an appropriate statement to that effect shall be made.

(b)

1. (1) Two (2) complete copies of each statement including exhibits and all other papers and documents filed as a part thereof shall be filed with the Insurance Commissioner by personal delivery or mail addressed to: Insurance Commissioner of the State of Arkansas Attention: Finance Division 1200 West Third Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1904
2. (2) At least one (1) of the copies shall be manually signed in the manner prescribed on the form.
3. (3) If the signature of any person is affixed pursuant to a power of attorney or other similar authority, a copy of such power of attorney or other authority shall also be filed with the application and annual statement.

(c)

1. (1) The application and annual statement should be prepared on paper eight and one-half inches by eleven inches (8 1/2" x 11") in size.
2. (2) Exhibits and financial statements, unless specifically prepared for the filing, may be submitted in their original size.

3. (3) All copies of any statements, financial statements, or exhibits shall be:

   1. (A) Clear;
   2. (B) Easily readable; and
   3. (C) Suitable for photocopying.
4. (4) Debits in credit categories and credits in debit categories shall be designated so as to be clearly distinguishable as such on photocopies.
5. (5) The application and annual statement shall be in the English language and monetary values shall be stated in United States currency.
6. (6) If any exhibit or other paper or document filed with the statement is in a foreign language, it shall be accompanied by a translation into the English language, and any monetary value shown in a foreign currency normally shall be converted into United States currency.