Indiana Code
Chapter 6. Formation of Domestic Companies
27-1-6-12. Commencement of Corporate Existence; Powers

Sec. 12. Upon the issuance of the permit for completion of organization by the department, the corporate existence shall begin, and thereupon such incorporators and their associates shall become a body corporate with power to sue and be sued, contract and be contracted with, adopt a seal, and do such other acts, subject to the provisions and to the restrictions of this article, as shall be needful to accomplish the purpose of completing its organization, provided, that such company shall not issue policies or enter into contracts of insurance until it shall have received the certificate of the department authorizing it so to do.
Formerly: Acts 1935, c.162, s.72. As amended by P.L.252-1985, SEC.22.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 27. Insurance

Article 1. Department of Insurance

Chapter 6. Formation of Domestic Companies

27-1-6-1. Authority to Incorporate; Excluded Kinds of Insurance

27-1-6-2. Applicable Rights, Powers, Privileges, Duties, Obligations, and Liabilities

27-1-6-3. Names; Required and Prohibited Words; Similarity of Names; Change of Name

27-1-6-4. Articles of Incorporation; Contents

27-1-6-5. Publication of Notice of Intention to Organize

27-1-6-6. Articles of Incorporation; Form; Execution

27-1-6-7. Articles of Incorporation; Submission to Department; Proof of Publication

27-1-6-8. Articles of Incorporation; Approval or Disapproval by Department

27-1-6-9. Articles of Incorporation; Submission to Attorney General

27-1-6-10. Articles of Incorporation; Submission to Secretary of State; Filing

27-1-6-11. Articles of Incorporation; Filing Certified Copy With Department; Surety Bond; Permit for Completion of Organization; Procedure

27-1-6-12. Commencement of Corporate Existence; Powers

27-1-6-13. Requirements for Commencing Business or Incurring Indebtedness; Liability for Violations

27-1-6-14. Stock Companies; Capital Stock and Surplus Requirements

27-1-6-15. Mutual Companies; Initial Subscriptions and Premiums; Deposits; Surplus

27-1-6-16. Extension of Charter Powers and Licenses; Limitation of Actions

27-1-6-17. Examination of Proposed Companies; Revocation and Renewal of Permit and Insurance Producer's Authority

27-1-6-18. Certificate of Authority; Issuance; Recording

27-1-6-19. Bylaws; Procedure for Adoption

27-1-6-20. Repealed

27-1-6-21. Company Domiciled in Indiana; Requirements