Missouri § 379.440 - Rating organization must be licensed — who may apply — content of application.
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§ 379.440. Rating organization must be licensed — who may apply — content of application.
1. No corporation, unincorporated association, partnership, or individual shall act as a rating organization in this state without first filing with the director of the department of commerce and insurance a written application for, and securing a license as, a rating organization for such kinds of insurance or subdivisions thereof as are specified in its application.
2. Any corporation, unincorporated association, partnership, or individual, whether located within or outside this state may make application for and obtain a license as a rating organization for such kinds of insurance or subdivision or class of risk or a part or combination thereof as are specified in its application, provided it shall meet the requirements for license set forth in sections 379.420 to 379.510.
3. To obtain a license as a rating organization, every such corporation, unincorporated association, partnership or individual shall file therewith
(1) A copy of its constitution, its articles of agreement or association or its certificate of incorporation, and of its bylaws, rules and regulations governing the conduct of its business;
(2) A list of its members and subscribers;
(3) The name and address of a resident of this state upon whom notices or orders of the director of the department of commerce and insurance or process affecting such rating organization may be served; and
(4) A statement of its qualifications as a rating organization.
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(L. 1947 V. II p. 254 § 3)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 379.440 ("Rating organization must be licensed — who may apply — content of application.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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