§ 17:29A-31 — Examination of group engaged in joint reinsurance or joint underwriting

The commissioner may, whenever he deems it expedient, but at least once in every five years, make or cause to be made an examination of the business, affairs, and method of operation of each group, association or other organization referred to in sections one and two of this act. The reasonable costs of such examination shall be determined and fixed by the commissioner, and shall be paid by the group, association or other organization examined upon presentation to it of a detailed account of such cost. The commissioner may, in his discretion, waive such examination upon proof that such group, association or other organization has, within a reasonably recent period, been examined by a public official or department of another State, pursuant to the laws of such State and upon the filing with the commissioner of a copy of the report of such examination. The officers, managers, agents and employees of such group, association or other organization shall exhibit all its books, records, documents, or agreements, governing its method of operation, and its accounts for the purpose of such examination. The commissioner may, for the purpose of facilitating and furthering such examination, examine, under oath, the officers, managers, agents, and employees of such group, association or other organization. In lieu of any such examination the commissioner may accept the report of an examination made by the insurance supervisory official of another State, pursuant to the laws of such State. L.1950, c. 309, p. 1047, s. 3.