(a) The Commissioner may retain at the insurer’s expense attorneys, actuaries, accountants, and other experts not otherwise a part of the Commissioner’s staff as may be reasonably necessary to assist in reviewing the insurer’s investments. Persons so retained shall be under the direction and control of the Commissioner and shall act in a purely advisory capacity.
(b) The investment policy or information related to the investment policy provided to the Commissioner for review under this article shall be considered confidential and shall not be a public record for purposes of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 or subject to subpoena, and shall be subject to disclosure only as required for purposes of and in accordance with this title.