b. For those surplus lines insurers that were eligible on January 1, 1994, and that maintained their eligibility thereafter, the required surplus as to policyholders shall be:(I) On December 31, 1994, and until December 30, 1995, $2.5 million.
(II) On December 31, 1995, and until December 30, 1996, $3.5 million.
(III) On December 31, 1996, and until December 30, 1997, $4.5 million.
(IV) On December 31, 1997, and until December 30, 1998, $5.5 million.
(V) On December 31, 1998, and until December 30, 1999, $6.5 million.
(VI) On December 31, 1999, and until December 30, 2000, $8 million.
(VII) On December 31, 2000, and until December 30, 2001, $9.5 million.
(VIII) On December 31, 2001, and until December 30, 2002, $11 million.
(IX) On December 31, 2002, and until December 30, 2003, $13 million.
(X) On December 31, 2003, and thereafter, $15 million.