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statutory capital

Statutory capital is the amount of capital and/or surplus required in order for an insurance company to obtain and retain a license to do business.

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statutory capital

Statutory capital is the amount of capital and/or surplus required in order for an insurance company to obtain and retain a license to do business.

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It may be stated as a minimum dollar amount or by reference to a solvency ratio or a solvency margin.

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