Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-13-304: Petition for certificate of authority

In the case of a captive insurance company seeking to become licensed as a branch captive insurance company, the alien captive insurance company shall petition the commissioner to issue a certificate setting forth the commissioner's finding that, after considering the character, reputation, financial responsibility, insurance experience, and business qualifications of the officers and directors of the alien captive insurance company, the licensing and maintenance of the branch operations will promote the general good of this state. The alien captive insurance company in this state after the commissioner's certificate of authority is issued shall also comply with titles 48 and 61.