Oklahoma Code § 36-1513

Title 36. Insurance: Valuation of real property - Improvements
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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.

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