A. Real property acquired pursuant to a mortgage loan or contract for sale shall not be valued at an amount greater than the unpaid principal of the defaulted loan or contract at the date of such acquisition, together with any taxes and expenses paid or incurred in connection with such acquisition. In addition, the company may make improvements to such property, provided however, the cost of such improvements plus the acquisition costs and unpaid principal of the defaulted loan or contract shall not exceed the lesser of four percent (4%) of the admitted assets or surplus of the company in regard to policyholders.
B. Other real property held by an insurer shall be valued at an amount not to exceed the lower of current market value or cost plus capitalized improvements less normal depreciation. In lieu of writing down investment real estate or taking part of the value as nonadmitted when market value is less than book value, an insurer may establish a reserve for specific properties as a liability. If valuation is based on an appraisal more than three (3) years old, the Insurance Commissioner may at his discretion call for and require a new appraisal in order to determine fair value.
Real property held by an insurer prior to September 1, 1993, shall be in compliance with the limitations of this section by December 31, 1997. Insurers shall maintain accurate and adequate records reflecting the provisions of this section and submit such records with quarterly and annual statements.
Added by Laws 1957, p. 285, § 1513. Amended by Laws 1989, c. 181, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1989; Laws 1993, c. 79, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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