Mississippi § 83-5-23 - Reserves required.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-5-23 — Reserves required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83-5-23. Reserves required.
Every company transacting a fire, marine, inland, accident or casualty, surety or fidelity, or other insurance business, except life, in this state shall be required to set aside as a legal reserve to protect the holders of its policy contracts in this state the pro rata unearned portion of the premium paid for such contract, to be held until termination of such contracts, and a reserve for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses for incurred claims both reported and unreported. Life insurance companies shall set aside as a reserve sufficient of the premium paid each year which, if invested at four percent (4%) interest, will pay the amount of insurance contracted for at maturity of the contract.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 83-5-23
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-5-23 cover?
Section 83-5-23 ("Reserves required.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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 Mississippi § 83-5-23?
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Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 83-5-23 apply to my situation?
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