The commissioner may from time to time make an examination into the affairs of the association when he deems prudent and, in undertaking such examination, may hold a public hearing. The expenses of such examination shall be borne and paid by the association. The association and the commissioner may from time to time make an examination of the data and payments of assessable insurers or other licensed insurers or agents placing insurance through nonadmitted insurers as it deems prudent. The expenses of such examination shall be borne and paid by the examined party or entity. Any person noticed for such examination may appeal the examination or the cost thereof, or both, to the commissioner.