(a) The insurer shall promptly file a copy of its bylaws, duly certified by its president and secretary, with the Insurance Commissioner.
(b) No amendment of bylaws shall be valid and binding upon the insurer's members until a certified copy of the amendment has been on file with the commissioner for a period of at least ten (10) days.
(c) No amendment of an insurer's bylaws affecting rates shall be effective unless and until approved by the commissioner as being reasonable or necessary.
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