(1) Forms A, B, C, and D are intended to be guides in the preparation of the statements required by 33-2-1104, 33-2-1111, and 33-2-1113, MCA. They are not intended to be blank forms which are to be filled in. The statements filed must contain the numbers and captions of all items, but the text of the items may be omitted, provided the answers thereto are prepared in such a manner as to indicate clearly the scope and coverage of the items. All instructions, whether appearing under the items of the form or elsewhere therein, are to be omitted. Unless expressly provided otherwise, if any item is inapplicable or the answer thereto is in the negative, an appropriate statement to that effect shall be made.

(2) One complete copy of each statement including exhibits and all other papers and documents filed as a part thereof, must be filed with the commissioner by personal delivery or mail addressed to the commissioner of insurance of the state of Montana. A copy of Form C shall be filed in each state in which an insurer is authorized to do business, if the insurance regulator of that state has notified the insurer of its request in writing, in which case the insurer has 30 days from receipt of the notice to file such form. At least one of the copies shall be manually signed in the manner prescribed on the form. Unsigned copies must be conformed. If the signature of any person is affixed pursuant to a power of attorney or other similar authority, a copy of such power of attorney or other authority must also be filed with the statement.

(3) Statements should be prepared on paper 8 1/2" x 11" (or 8 1/2" x 14") in size and preferably bound at the top or the top left-hand corner. Exhibits and financial statements, unless specifically prepared for the filing, may be submitted in their original size. All copies of all statements, financial statements, and exhibits must be clear, easily readable and suitable for photocopying. Debits in credit categories and credits in debit categories must be designated so as to be clearly distinguishable as such on photocopies. Statements must be in the English language and monetary values must be stated in United States currency. If any exhibit or other paper or document filed with the statement is in a foreign language, it must be accompanied by a translation into the English language and any monetary value shown in a foreign currency normally shall be converted into United States currency.