Wisconsin Administrative Code
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Chapter Ins 47 - Reinsurance intermediary regulation
Section Ins 47.04 - Books and records-reinsurance intermediary-brokers

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง Ins 47.04

Current through February 26, 2024

(1) A reinsurance intermediary-broker shall keep a complete record for each transaction for at least 10 years after expiration of each contract of reinsurance transacted by the reinsurance intermediary-broker, showing:

(a) Type of contract, limits, underwriting restrictions, classes or risks and territory;

(b) Period of coverage, including effective and expiration dates, cancellation provisions and notice required of cancellation;

(c) Reporting and settlement requirements of balances;

(d) Rate used to compute the reinsurance premium;

(e) Names and addresses of assuming reinsurers;

(f) Rates of all reinsurance commissions, including the commissions on any retrocessions handled by the reinsurance intermediary-broker;

(g) Related correspondence and memoranda;

(h) Proof of placement;

(i) Details regarding retrocessions handled by the reinsurance intermediary-broker including the identity of retrocessionaires and percentage of each contract assumed or ceded;

(j) Financial records, including but not limited to, premium and loss accounts; and

(k) When the reinsurance intermediary-broker procures a reinsurance contract on behalf of a licensed ceding insurer:
1. Directly from any assuming reinsurer, written evidence that the assuming reinsurer has agreed to assume the risk; or

2. If placed through a representative of the assuming reinsurer, other than an employe, written evidence that the reinsurer has delegated binding authority to the representative.

(2) A reinsurance intermediary-broker shall give each insurer it represents access to and the right to copy and audit all accounts and records maintained by the reinsurance intermediary-broker related to the insurer's business in a form usable by the insurer.

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