In assessing the financial strength and liquidity of an applicant, the commissioner shall consider:

(1) the applicant's organizational structure and management background;

(2) the applicant's profit and loss history;

(3) the applicant's compensation loss history;

(4) the source and reliability of the financial information submitted by the applicant;

(5) the number of employees affected by self-insurance;

(6) the applicant's access to excess insurance markets;

(7) financial ratios, indexes, or other financial measures that the commissioner finds appropriate; and

(8) any other information considered appropriate by the commissioner.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), § 3.051, eff. September 1, 2005.