Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER
Chapter 120-2 - RULES OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
Subject 120-2-23 - INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY REGULATIONS
Rule 120-2-23-.12 - Pre-Acquisition Notification

If a domestic insurer, including any person controlling a domestic insurer, is proposing a merger or acquisition pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 33-13-3(a)(1) of the Act, that person shall file a pre-acquisition notification form, Form E, which was developed pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 33-13-3.1(c).

Additionally, if a non-domiciliary insurer licensed to do business in this state is proposing a merger or acquisition pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 33-13-3.1, that person shall file a pre-acquisition notification form, Form E. No pre-acquisition notification form need be filed if the acquisition is beyond the scope of O.C.G.A. Section 33-13-3.1 as set forth in Section O.C.G.A. Section 33-13-3.1(b)(2).

In addition to the information required by Form E, the Commissioner may wish to require an expert opinion as to the competitive impact of the proposed acquisition.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 33-2-9, 33-13-3.1, 33-13-9.