The Financial Regulation Division monitors the financial condition of domestic and foreign insurers, health care centers and fraternal benefit societies authorized to do business in Connecticut. Financial statements and other information required to be filed by statute are analyzed, and on-site financial examinations are conducted to ensure that the entities remain solvent and capable of meeting their contractual obligations to policyholders and claimants. The Division reviews and approves the formation and licensure of new Connecticut domestic insurers and applications submitted by foreign insurers seeking a Certificate of Authority to write business in the state. Applications of surplus lines insurers, approved reinsurers, and risk retention groups are also reviewed. In addition, the Division is responsible for holding company registration statements, domestic company transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and redomestications.