(1) The regulation of captive insurance companies as authorized by this chapter is subject to audit by the comptroller of the treasury as otherwise provided by state law. Information submitted to the department by captive insurance companies subject to this chapter shall, without written request, be open to inspection by, or disclosure to, the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designated representative for purposes of audit.
(2) The commissioner shall annually report to the commerce and labor committee of the senate, and the insurance committee of the house of representatives regarding the captive insurance company program. Such report shall include, but not be limited to, the number and types of captive insurance companies authorized by the commissioner to conduct business in this state, the amount of premium tax and fee revenues generated pursuant to the program, and any recommendations for legislative action to improve the captive insurance company program.