Become an Alien Reinsurer

To become an Alien Reinsurer of surety companies doing business with the United States, Treasury requirements must be met before a company may qualify (except on excess risks running to the government). Please refer to 31 C.F.R. Section 223.12(j) for these requirements (effective August 9, 2024). Section 223.22 provides for a fee for the examination of a company's application for recognition as an Alien Reinsurer.

Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. During the period from March through July each year, we defer action on new applications to complete the certification renewal of approximately 270 companies on the Treasury's list of approved sureties. During this time, applications may be filed, but they will not be processed.

Application Checklist

Annual Letter

The above documents can also be found on the Downloads page.