Prior to the issuance of a certificate of authority to transact financial guaranty insurance, an insurer shall submit for the approval of the commissioner a plan of operation detailing the types and projected diversification of guaranties that will be issued, the underwriting procedures that will be followed, managerial oversight methods, investment policies, and other matters prescribed by the commissioner including, but not limited to, those necessary to allow the commissioner to make a finding for the purposes of Section 717.