Arizona § 20-544 - Corporate obligations
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-544 — Corporate obligations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-544. Corporate obligations
An insurer may invest in bonds, debentures, notes, commercial paper and other evidences of indebtedness issued, assumed or guaranteed by any solvent institution created or existing under the laws of the United States or of any state, district or territory of the United States, which are not in default as to principal or interest and which have received an investment grade rating approved by the director. The director shall by order after a hearing prescribe the investment grade rating and the recognized rating agencies for the purposes of this section. Private placement obligations which have not received an investment grade rating may be eligible for investment if the issuer has comparable outstanding obligations which have received an investment grade rating approved by the director. The director shall prescribe standards by order after a hearing by which obligations of issuers which have not received an investment grade rating may be eligible for investment.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 20-544
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-544 cover?
Section 20-544 ("Corporate obligations") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 20-544?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 20-544 apply to my situation?
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