§ 23-63-601 - Definition. - Arkansas Statutes

23-63-601. Definition.

In any determination of the financial condition, including whether an asset is allowable, of a domestic insurer, domestic title insurer, or other domestic regulated entities reporting to the Insurance Commissioner, including health maintenance organizations, hospital or medical service corporations, farmers' mutual aid associations or companies, and other licensees, all hereinafter called "reporting entities" for purposes of this subchapter, the definition of an "asset" contained in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' publication as it existed on January 1, 2001, entitled the "Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual", with certain additions, will be used in the determination. Additions shall include, but may not be limited to, the following:

(1) (A) Electronic data processing equipment, licenses, and operating system software, excluding any amount paid to officers and employees of the reporting entity, necessary for installation and use of a data processing or accounting system, or both, to be used in connection with the business of the insurer or reporting entity.

(B) Commencing on and after January 1, 2001, assets allowed under this section, as well as nonoperating system software, shall be accounted for in accordance with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' publication as it existed on January 1, 2001, entitled the "Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual"; and

(2) Other assets as specified by the commissioner in a rule or regulation.