Title 26 Insurance Code

26-19-110. Additional disability insurance groups; requirements.

(a) Group disability insurance offered to a resident under a group disability insurance policy issued to a group other than one described in W.S. 26-19-102 is subject to the following requirements: (i) A group disability insurance policy shall not be delivered in this state unless the commissioner finds that: (A) The issuance of the group policy is not contrary to the best interest of the public; (B) The issuance of the group policy would result in economies of acquisition or administration; (C) The benefits are reasonable in relation to the premiums charged; (D) The insurer possesses and maintains capital and surplus requirements provided by W.S. 26-3-108 and reserve requirements provided by W.S. 26-6-107. (ii) Group disability insurance coverage shall not be offered in this state by an insurer under a policy issued in another state unless the commissioner determines the requirements of paragraph (i) of this subsection are met and the insurer files with the commissioner: (A) A copy of the group master contract; (B) A copy of the statute of the state where the group policy is issued that authorizes the issuance of the group policy; (C) Evidence of approval of the group policy in the state where the group policy is issued; and (D) Copies of all supportive material used by the insurer to secure approval of the group in the state where the group policy is issued. (iii) If the commissioner fails to make the determination provided by paragraph (ii) of this subsection within forty-five (45) days of filing by the insurer of the documents required by paragraph (ii) of this subsection, the requirements of paragraph (i) of this subsection are deemed to be met.