Alabama § 27-36-1 - Liabilities Generally.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 27-36-1 — Liabilities Generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 27-36-1. Liabilities Generally.

In any determination of the financial condition of an insurer, capital stock and liabilities to be charged against its assets shall include:

(1) The amount of its capital stock outstanding, if any;

(2) The amount, estimated consistent with the provisions of this title, necessary to pay all of its unpaid losses and claims incurred on or prior to the date of statement, whether reported or unreported, together with the expenses of adjustment or settlement thereof;

(3) With reference to life and disability insurance and annuity contracts:

a. The amount of reserves on life insurance policies and annuity contracts in force, valued according to the tables of mortality, rates of interest, and methods adopted pursuant to this title which are applicable thereto;

b. Reserves for disability benefits, for both active and disabled lives;

c. Reserves for accidental death benefits; and

d. Any additional reserves which may be required by the commissioner consistent with practice as last formulated or approved by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, or its successor organization, on account of such insurance;

(4) With reference to insurance other than specified in subdivision (3) of this section, and other than title insurance, the amount of reserves equal to the unearned portions of the gross premiums charged on policies in force, computed in accordance with this chapter;

(5) Taxes, expenses and other obligations due or accrued at the date of the statement; and

(6) In the case of life insurers, a securities valuation reserve calculated in accordance with the rules of the commissioner, which rules shall not be inconsistent with the rules and regulations promulgated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or its successor organization.

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What does Code of Alabama § 27-36-1 cover?

Section 27-36-1 ("Liabilities Generally.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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