§ 36-1656. Examination.

(a) Power of Commissioner.  In addition to the powers which the Commissioner has under Sections 309.1 through 309.7 of the Insurance Code, relating to the examination of insurers, the Commissioner shall also have the power to order any insurer registered under Section 1654 of this title to produce such records, books, or other information papers in the possession of the insurer or its affiliates as shall be necessary to verify the information required to be contained in the insurer's registration statement, and any additional information pertinent to transactions between the insurer and its affiliates.  In the event such insurer fails to comply with such order, the Commissioner shall have the power to examine such affiliates to obtain such information at the expense of such noncomplying insurer.

(b) Use of Consultants.  The Commissioner may retain at the registered insurer's expense such attorneys, actuaries, accountants and other experts not otherwise a part of the Commissioner's staff as shall be reasonably necessary to assist in the conduct of the examination under subsection (a) above.  Any persons so retained shall be under the direction and control of the Commissioner and shall act in a purely advisory capacity.

(c) Expenses.  Each registered insurer producing for examination records, books and papers pursuant to subsection (a) above shall be liable for and shall pay the expense of such examination in accordance with Section 309.6 of the Insurance Code.

Laws 1970, c. 166, § 6, emerg. eff. April 9, 1970; Laws 1992, c. 178, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1992.