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SF 3936

Reinsurance assessment authority extension provision and commissioner of commerce application for a waiver continuation requirement provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julia Coleman and 4 co-sponsors

SF 3936 extends Minnesota's authority to assess insurance companies for reinsurance pool losses, potentially affecting premiums and insurer operational costs.

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
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Bill Summary · SF 3936

Legislative bill overview

SF 3936 extends the authority of Minnesota's reinsurance assessment system, which allows the state to impose assessments on insurance companies to cover losses from certain insurance pools or catastrophic events. The bill modifies existing provisions that govern how and when these assessments can be levied on insurers operating in the state.

Why is this important

Reinsurance assessments directly affect insurance company costs, which can ultimately be passed to consumers through premiums. The extension of assessment authority impacts how the state manages financial risk from major insurance losses and determines which entities bear the cost of covering claims that exceed normal reserves.

Potential points of contention

  • Consumer impact: Extended assessment authority may lead to higher insurance premiums if companies pass assessment costs to policyholders
  • Business competitiveness: Reinsurance assessments increase operational costs for insurers, potentially affecting market competition and smaller insurers disproportionately
  • Scope and duration: The bill's specific extension parameters (duration, triggers, assessment caps) will determine whether protections exist against unlimited or excessive assessments

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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