Florida § 628.381 - Dividends to mutual policyholders.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 628.381 — Dividends to mutual policyholders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 628.381. Dividends to mutual policyholders.
(1) The directors of a domestic mutual insurer may from time to time apportion and pay or credit to its members dividends only out of that part of its surplus funds which represents net realized savings and net realized earnings in excess of the surplus required by law to be maintained. (2) A dividend otherwise proper may be payable out of such savings and earnings even though the insurer’s total surplus is then less than the aggregate of its contributed surplus.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 628.381
What does Florida Statutes § 628.381 cover?
Section 628.381 ("Dividends to mutual policyholders.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 628.381?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 628.381 apply to my situation?
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