Michigan § 500.402a - Transactions of insurance requiring certificate of authority.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 500.402a — Transactions of insurance requiring certificate of authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 500.402a. Transactions of insurance requiring certificate of authority.
In this state, the following transactions of insurance, whether effected by mail or otherwise, require a certificate of authority:
The issuance or delivery of insurance contracts to residents of this state.
The solicitation of applications for insurance contracts from residents of this state.
The collection of premiums, membership fees, assessments, or other consideration for insurance contracts from residents of this state.
The doing or proposing to do any act in substance equivalent to subdivisions (a) to (c).
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 500.402a
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 500.402a cover?
Section 500.402a ("Transactions of insurance requiring certificate of authority.") 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 § 500.402a?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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