Michigan § 500.1236 - Written agreement between insurance counselor and client.

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§ 500.1236. Written agreement between insurance counselor and client.

Sec. 1236.

In advance of rendering any service set forth in section 1232, a written agreement shall be prepared by a counselor, and shall be signed by both the counselor and the client. The agreement shall outline the nature of the work to be performed by the counselor and shall state his fee for the work. The agreement shall clearly state that the counselor's fee may not be waived under any circumstances and disclose that the counselor will receive a commission from the insurer on any insurance placed by the counselor acting as insurance agent. The counselor shall retain a copy of the agreement for not less than 2 years after completion of the services. The copy shall be available to the insurance commissioner.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 500.1236 cover?

Section 500.1236 ("Written agreement between insurance counselor and client.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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