2018 Code of Alabama
Title 27 - INSURANCE.
Chapter 3 - AUTHORIZATION OF INSURERS.
Section 27-3-13 - Deposit requirements - Special deposit - Title insurers.
(a) For authority to transact such insurance in this state, a foreign title insurer shall have and maintain on deposit in this state for the better protection of its guaranty holders and creditors, resident in this state, under its contracts of title insurance, cash and securities eligible under Section 27-6-3 having a value at all times of not less than $50,000.00. The deposit shall be so made and maintained in trust with a bank or trust company located in this state, approved by the commissioner, having a capital and surplus of not less than $500,000.00.
(b) At its option, a domestic title insurer may maintain a deposit in like manner, amount, character and for like purposes as required for foreign insurers under subsection (a) of this section.
(c) Such deposits shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 6 of this title.
(Acts 1923, No. 485, p. 635; Acts 1971, No. 407, p. 707, §58.)
