(A) A title insurer may obtain reinsurance for all or any part of its liability under one or more of its title insurance policies or reinsurance agreements and also may reinsure title insurance policies issued by other title insurers on risks located in this State or elsewhere. Reinsurance on policies issued on properties located in this State must be obtained from title insurers licensed to transact title insurance business in this State. (B) Upon application by a title insurer, the director or his designee may permit the insurer to obtain reinsurance from a title insurer not licensed in this State upon the following conditions: (1) the title insurer is unable to obtain reinsurance from a title insurer licensed in this State; and (2) the unlicensed title insurer meets the requirements of approved reinsurers in Section 38-5-60.
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