Section R. 500.623 - Certificates of authority; issuanceRule 623.
(1) The commissioner shall not issue a certificate of authority which specifically provides for issuance of contracts on a variable basis to an insurer unless all of the following are true:(a) The insurer possesses capital and surplus, if a stock insurer, or surplus, if a mutual insurer, of at least $1,500,000.00.(b) The insurer, if an alien insurer, has established a separate trust account for contracts on a variable basis under a trust indenture approved by the commissioner.(c) The commissioner is satisfied that the insurer's condition or method of operation in connection with the issuance of contracts on a variable basis will not render its operation hazardous to its policyholders or the public.(2) In determining whether to issue a certificate of authority which specifically provides for issuance of contracts on a variable basis, the commissioner will consider, among other relevant matters, the history and financial condition of the insurer; the character, responsibility and fitness of the officers, directors and employees of the insurer and any affiliation by common management or ownership of the insurer with an insurer authorized to transact life insurance in this state.Mich. Admin. Code R. 500.623