- (1) In accordance with the provisions of this section, a captive insurance company, other than a risk retention group, may apply, without fee, to the commissioner for a certificate of dormancy.
(2)
(a) A captive insurance company, other than a risk retention group or a cell of a sponsored captive insurance company, is eligible for a certificate of dormancy if the company:
- (i) has ceased transacting the business of insurance, including the issuance of insurance policies; and
- (ii) has no remaining insurance liabilities or obligations associated with insurance business transactions or insurance policies.
- (b) For purposes of Subsection (2)(a)(ii), the commissioner may disregard liabilities or obligations for which the captive insurance company has withheld sufficient funds or that are otherwise sufficiently secured.
- (3) Except as provided in Subsection (4), a captive insurance company that holds a certificate of dormancy is subject to all requirements of this chapter.
(4) A captive insurance company that holds a certificate of dormancy:
- (a) shall possess and maintain unimpaired paid-in capital and unimpaired paid-in surplus of at least 10% of the minimum capital required in Section 31A-37-204; and
(b) is not required to:
- (i) subject to Subsection (5), submit an annual audit or statement of actuarial opinion;
- (ii) maintain an active agreement with an independent auditor or actuary; or
- (iii) hold an annual meeting of the captive insurance company in the state.
- (5) The commissioner may require a captive insurance company that holds a certificate of dormancy to submit an annual audit if the commissioner determines that there are concerns regarding the captive insurance company's solvency or liquidity.
- (6) To maintain a certificate of dormancy and in lieu of a certificate of authority renewal fee, no later than July 1 of each year, a captive insurance company shall pay an annual dormancy renewal fee that is equal to 50% of the captive insurance's company's certificate of authority renewal fee.
Amended by Chapter 45, 2026 General Session