Wisconsin § 628.40 - Effect of agent’s appointment on insurer.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 628.40 — Effect of agent’s appointment on insurer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 628.40. Effect of agent’s appointment on insurer.
Every insurer is bound by any act of its agent performed in this state that is within the scope of the agent’s apparent authority, while the agency contract remains in force and after that time until the insurer has made reasonable efforts to recover from the agent its policy forms and other indicia of agency. Reasonable efforts shall include a formal demand in writing for return of the indicia, and notice to the commissioner if the agent does not comply with the demand promptly. 628.40 History History: 1975 c. 371 , 421 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 628.40
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 628.40 cover?
Section 628.40 ("Effect of agent’s appointment on insurer.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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