Certified Reinsurers
Initial Filing Instructions for Certified Reinsurer Status
The following applications and materials are based on N.C. Gen. Stat. §58-7-21(b)(4a). An application consists of a completed checklist and all of the necessary corresponding exhibits.
Passport Application
Reinsurers with an initial certification application that has been reviewed by the NAIC Reinsurance Financial Analysis (E) Working Group (ReFAWG) seeking certified reinsurer status in North Carolina should file a passport application. Complete Section I of the Uniform Application Checklist for Certified Reinsurers and file all of the necessary corresponding exhibits detailed in that section of the checklist.
Full Application
Applicants that have not been certified as a reinsurer in an NAIC accredited jurisdiction should file a full application. Complete Section II of the Uniform Application Checklist for Certified Reinsurers and file all of the necessary corresponding exhibits detailed in that section of the checklist.
Applicants that have not been certified as a reinsurer in an NAIC accredited jurisdiction interested in having their certification reviewed by ReFAWG for passporting purposes should also file the full application. Specific ReFAWG passporting requirements are noted in the checklist. North Carolina will act as the applicant’s “Lead State” for ReFAWG purposes.
Corresponding Exhibit Forms
Maintaining Certified Reinsurer Status
Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §58-7-21(b)(4a), a certified reinsurer must annually file specific information to maintain certified reinsurer status.
Annual Renewal Application
Certified Reinsurers that filed a full application in North Carolina should annually complete Section II on the Uniform Application Checklist for Certified Reinsurers and file all of the necessary corresponding exhibits detailed in that section of the checklist.
All required documents must be filed no later than June 30.
Annual Passport Application
Certified Reinsurers that have passported into North Carolina should annually complete Section I on the Uniform Application Checklist for Certified Reinsurers and file all of the necessary corresponding exhibits detailed in that section of the checklist.
All required documents must be filed no later than December 1.
Application Notices
The following companies have applied to become a certified reinsurer in North Carolina:
Federal / Alien ID | Applicant | Domiciliary Jurisdiction | Date Posted | Response Deadline |
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Interested or affected parties have 30 days from the date notice is posted to submit written responses to the certified reinsurer applications listed above. The Commissioner will not take final action on an application until at least 30 days after notice is posted.
Responses should be directed via e-mail to Scott.Wicker@ncdoi.gov and reference Certified Reinsurer Application in the subject line.
Listing of Certified Reinsurers in North Carolina
A listing of all certified reinsurers in North Carolina and their assigned ratings is as follows:
CRIN | Name | Domiciliary Jurisdiction | Financial Strength Rating | Effective Date | Expiration Date |
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CR-3191531 | Arch Group Reinsurance Ltd | Bermuda | Secure 2 | 03/14/2024 | 12/31/2025 |
CR-3194126 | Arch Reinsurance Ltd | Bermuda | Secure 3 | 01/29/2020 | 12/31/2024 |
CR-1320152 | Chubb European Group SE | France | Secure 2 | 01/07/2021 | 12/31/2023 |
CR-3194122 | DaVinci Reinsurance Ltd | Bermuda | Secure 4 | 05/31/2019 | 12/31/2024 |
CR-3194130 | Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd | Bermuda | Secure 3 | 12/21/2020 | 12/31/2024 |
CR-3191289 | Fidelis Insurance Bermuda Ltd | Bermuda | Secure 4 | 02/11/2022 | 12/31/2024 |
CR-1120175 | Fidelis Underwriting Ltd | United Kingdom | Secure 4 | 02/11/2022 | 12/31/2024 |
CR-1340125 | Hannover Ruck SE | Germany | Secure 2 | 05/17/2019 | 12/31/2024 |
CR-3190339 | Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd | Bermuda | Secure 3 | 05/29/2019 | 12/31/2024 |
CR-3191250 | Somers Re Ltd | Bermuda | Secure 4 | 03/30/2020 | 12/31/2024 |
CR-3191315 | XL Bermuda Ltd | Bermuda | Secure 2 | 05/08/2019 | 12/31/2024 |
CR-1780072 | XL Re Europe SE | Ireland | Secure 2 | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2024 |
Listing of Qualified Jurisdictions
NAIC List of Qualified Jurisdictions (PDF)
Contact Information
Questions concerning certified reinsurers or the application or renewal process can be directed to:
Scott Wicker
Company Admissions Manager
919-807-6142
scott.wicker@ncdoi.gov