Report Report - Ohio Department of Insurance - State of Ohio
Report Report - Ohio Department of Insurance - State of Ohio
Report Report - Ohio Department of Insurance - State of Ohio
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<strong>Department</strong> Areas<br />
Risk Assessment (Continued)<br />
Financial Condition Examination Unit<br />
The Financial Condition Examination Unit conducts on-site financial examinations <strong>of</strong> insurance<br />
companies that are domiciled in <strong>Ohio</strong>. <strong>Ohio</strong> law requires a financial examination be conducted on<br />
licensed companies at least once every five years. However, the Financial Condition Examination<br />
Unit’s risk based analysis determines the frequency <strong>of</strong> examinations based on an insurer’s<br />
performance and risk management practices. This analysis allows the <strong>Department</strong> to focus its<br />
resources on those companies with the highest degree <strong>of</strong> regulatory concern.<br />
Foreign and Alien Company Analysis Unit<br />
The Foreign and Alien Company Analysis Unit is responsible for determining and implementing<br />
the appropriate regulatory course <strong>of</strong> action for companies with weak performance, inadequate<br />
risk management practices, and a higher degree <strong>of</strong> regulatory concern. The pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in this<br />
unit facilitate communications with certain internal and external stakeholders about regulatory<br />
actions taken or planned, including requiring a corrective action plan from companies with a<br />
higher risk <strong>of</strong> failure and monitoring the board’s and senior management’s implementation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
corrective actions.<br />
Licensing and Administration Unit<br />
The Licensing and Administration Unit has varying responsibilities including surveillance<br />
technology and automation enhancements, fiscal support and company licensing.<br />
Market Conduct Unit<br />
The Market Conduct Unit monitors insurers’ compliance with <strong>Ohio</strong> insurance laws and regulations<br />
by examining companies’ business practices, such as underwriting, marketing and claims<br />
handling. The pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in this unit are responsible for gathering industry information from<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> sources, including consumer complaints, company filings, National Association <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Insurance</strong> Commissioners (NAIC) databases, and analyzing that information to determine which<br />
companies need further scrutiny to determine their compliance with <strong>Ohio</strong> law.<br />
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