Massachusetts § 11 - Computation of assets and liabilities
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 11 — Computation of assets and liabilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11. Computation of assets and liabilities
Section 11. In addition to the reserve provided for in sections 9 and 10, the commissioner shall charge to each company the liabilities, and allow to the credit of each company in the account of its financial condition only the assets, as are chargeable or allowable, respectively, under accounting practices and procedures prescribed or allowed by the commissioner. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the commissioner shall require that value of the liabilities and assets be computed in accordance with the Annual Statement Instructions and Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, unless modified by the commissioner as the commissioner considers appropriate.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 11
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 11 cover?
Section 11 ("Computation of assets and liabilities") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 11?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 11" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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