Determination of reinsurer qualification.

(a) Applications for designation as a qualified reinsurer shall be submitted by the assuming insurer and shall be accompanied by a properly executed Form QR-1 as provided in Appendix A (relating to Form QR-1 Certificate of Assuming Insurer).

(b) If the Department is satisfied that an assuming insurer has met the conditions for qualification and determines to designate the assuming insurer as a qualified reinsurer, the Department will issue written notice of the designation to the assuming insurer and include the insurer on a list of qualified reinsurers published and periodically reviewed by the Commissioner.

(c) If the Department determines that qualification will be denied, the Department will issue written notice of denial to the assuming insurer. The assuming insurer may request a hearing to review the Department’s denial. The hearing will be held in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S. § § 501—508 and 701—704 (relating to the Administrative Agency Law) and 1 Pa. Code Part II (relating to the general rules of administrative practice and procedure).