Michigan § 500.402 - Insurers; certificate of authority requirement.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 500.402 — Insurers; certificate of authority requirement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 500.402. Insurers; certificate of authority requirement.
A person shall not act as an insurer and an insurer shall not issue a policy or otherwise transact insurance in this state except as authorized by a subsisting certificate of authority granted to it by the director under this act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 500.402
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 500.402 cover?
Section 500.402 ("Insurers; certificate of authority requirement.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 500.402?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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