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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 31.05.07.08" title_num="31" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="07" heading="Requirements of Written Agreements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Execution by Both Parties. An insurer may not use a reinsurance agreement or an amendment to a reinsurance agreement to reduce any liability or to establish any asset in a financial statement filed with the Commissioner, unless the agreement, amendment, or a binding letter of intent has been duly executed by both parties not later than the “as of date” of the financial statement.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Letter of Intent—Time of Execution. In the case of a letter of intent, a reinsurance agreement or an amendment to a reinsurance agreement shall be executed within a reasonable period of time, not exceeding 90 days from the execution date of the letter of intent, in order for credit to be granted for the reinsurance ceded.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Contents of Reinsurance Agreement. A reinsurance agreement shall provide that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the business being reinsured under the agreement;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>There are no understandings between the parties other than as expressed in the agreement; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Any change to the agreement is void unless made by amendment to the agreement and signed by both parties.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>