Hard Copy Filing Only
Currently, we do not accept online filings for primary applications.
Certificate of Authority
Please visit the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) website for additional information about the Uniform Certificate of Authority Application (UCAA).
STATE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR UCAA PRIMARY APPLICATION
Current Examination Report
The examination report “as of date” must not be more than five years prior to the date of application.
Location of Records
Applicants must comply with Connecticut General Statute Section 38a-57 and maintain, within Connecticut, those records the commissioner may require and the portion of their assets the commissioner deems necessary to adequately protect the insured.
Custodial Agreements
Custodial Agreements must be in compliance with Financial Statement Bulletin FS-2.
How to Apply for Foreign Admission
Effective April 1, 2017, all Expansion and Corporate Amendment Applications must be submitted using the NAIC/UCAA Electronic Application. All applications must be submitted electronically unless an exemption from this requirement is granted.STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR UCAA EXPANSION APPLICATION
Seasoning Requirement
Two years of active operation for applicant, proving itself a good going concern. Requirement may be waived if the applicant is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a currently admitted company.
Current Examination Report
The examination report “as of date” must not be more than five years prior to the date of application.
Biographical Affidavits
The NAIC biographical data must be completed for all officers and directors appearing on the jurat page of the most recent financial statement or quarterly report. The affiant must sign affidavits within the previous six-month period before the application date.
Background Investigative Reports
Biographical Affidavits must be verified by an independent third party that has been approved by the NAIC. See list of Approved Independent Third Party Investigations.
How to Amend Your Foreign License Application
Foreign admitted companies may make the following changes to their certificates of authority by utilizing the NAIC's UCAA corporate amendment package:- Add/delete a line of business on existing Certificate of Authority
- Company name change of a foreign insurer (foreign to foreign)
- Merger of two or more licensed foreign insurers
- Pre-notification of a change of control of a foreign insurer
- Notification of a change of control of a foreign insurer
- Amended articles of incorporation
- Amended bylaws
- Change in service of process