# W. Va. Code § 33-7-8: Increased reserves

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S8

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 33-7-8
- **Heading:** Increased reserves
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 33 / Article 7 / Section 8

## Text

(a) If the commissioner determines that an insurer's unearned premium reserve, however computed, is inadequate, he may require the insurer to compute such reserve or any part thereof according to such other method or methods as are prescribed in this article.

(b) If the loss experience of an insurer shows that its loss reserves, however estimated, are inadequate, the commissioner shall require the insurer to maintain loss reserves in such increased amount as is needed to make them adequate.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-1 §33-7-1. Assets defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-2 §33-7-2. Deductions from assets and liabilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-3 §33-7-3. Assets not allowed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-4 §33-7-4. Reporting assets not allowed or of doubtful value.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-5 §33-7-5. Liabilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-6 §33-7-6. Unearned premium reserve.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-7 §33-7-7. Reserves for accident and sickness insurance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-8 §33-7-8. Increased reserves.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-9 §33-7-9. Standard Valuation Law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-9A §33-7-9a. Annuity mortality tables.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S9A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-10 §33-7-10. Valuation of bonds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-11 §33-7-11. Valuation of other securities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-12 §33-7-12. Valuation of real property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-7-13 §33-7-13. Valuation of mortgages or deeds of trust.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A7_S13.md)

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