As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Level or stipulated rate assessment” insurers are those incorporated mutual insurers granting insurance benefits on the assessment plan and which collected from their membership a level or stipulated monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual assessment or premium, which assessment or premium is not made contingent upon the happening of a certain event, but is based upon stated periodical rates and charges estimated to be sufficient for the payment of all claims and expenses; and
(2) “Pro rata assessment” insurers are incorporated mutual insurers which operate on the plan of calling assessments to pay benefits promised when the contingency insured against arises and which place their membership in groups or circles for the purpose of assessment and collection of dues.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Chapter 72 - Mutual Assessment Life and Disability Insurers
§ 23-72-103. Other provisions applicable
§ 23-72-104. Minimum requirements for new insurers
§ 23-72-106. Refusal, suspension, or revocation of certificate of authority
§ 23-72-107. Pro rata or level assessment plans
§ 23-72-110. Filing and amendment of bylaws
§ 23-72-111. Special provisions of pro rata assessment plan
§ 23-72-112. Additional assessments or adjustments of rates or benefits
§ 23-72-113. Benefits and payment — Level or stipulated plan insurers
§ 23-72-114. Benefits not subject to attachment
§ 23-72-115. Notice to members of scaled and reduced claims
§ 23-72-116. Pro rata plan insurer — Reclassification and rearrangement of members
§ 23-72-118. Conversion to level premium plan
§ 23-72-119. Merger or bulk reinsurance or conversion