No. 35554 (5-year Review): Rule R590-103. Security Deposits  

  • DAR File No.: 35554
    Filed: 12/19/2011 03:39:35 PM

    NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

    Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

    Subsection 31A-2-201(3) authorizes the commissioner to write rules to implement Title 31A of the Utah Code. Subsection 31A-2-206(17) authorizes the commissioner to write rules to implement the provisions of this section dealing with the receipt and handling of deposits and type of securities that may be qualified in the deposits.

    Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

    No written comments have been received by the department in the past five years regarding this rule.

    Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

    This rule requires insurance companies to deposit a certain amount of money into an account to take care of claims in case they go out of business. The deposits help pay for claims, which are also covered, in part, by a guaranty association, which most companies are associated with. However, the most important use of these deposits is to help cover administrative costs of a liquidation. The rule provides guidelines that help secure that the deposits are federally secured and the financial institution is holding the required amount. Without these safeguards, it would be very difficult to be sure that the funds are actually deposited, as required by the law. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

    The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

    Insurance
    Administration
    Room 3110 STATE OFFICE BLDG
    450 N MAIN ST
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

    Direct questions regarding this rule to:

    Authorized by:

    Jilene Whitby, Information Specialist

    Effective:

    12/19/2011


Document Information

Effective Date:
12/19/2011
Publication Date:
01/15/2012
Filed Date:
12/19/2011
Agencies:
Insurance,Administration
Authorized By:
Jilene Whitby, Information Specialist
DAR File No.:
35554
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R590-103. Security Deposits.