Sec. 3. The affairs of all corporations, associations, or societies organized or doing business under the provisions of this chapter shall be managed by not less than five (5) directors, trustees, or managers, a majority of whom shall be residents of the state of Indiana, who shall be elected from and by the members, at such time and place and for such period, not exceeding three (3) years, as may be provided for in the bylaws, and may be eligible for reelection, provided that as near as practicable, an equal number shall be elected each year. Whenever directors, trustees, or managers shall be elected, a certificate, under the seal of the corporation, association, or society, giving the names and residences of those elected and the term of their office, shall be filed in the office of the insurance commissioner. Vacancies in the board of directors, trustees, or managers shall be filled in the manner provided in the bylaws. Such board of directors, trustees, or managers shall fix the compensation to be paid to all officers and managers of such corporation, association, or society.
Formerly: Acts 1897, c.195, s.3. As amended by P.L.252-1985, SEC.277.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 8. Life, Accident, and Health
Chapter 3. Mutual Life and Accident─formation
27-8-3-3. Directors, Trustees, or Managers
27-8-3-4. Determination of Fee Rates and Amount of Premiums, Assessments, or Periodical Calls; Risks
27-8-3-5. Reincorporation of Domestic Assessment Plan Companies; Exceptions
27-8-3-6. Application of Chapter to Assessment Plan Companies; Exceptions
27-8-3-7. Accumulation of Reserve or Emergency Fund; Investment; Additional Funds; Use of Excess
27-8-3-8. Assignment of Policy to Person Without Insurable Interest Void
27-8-3-9. Annual Report; Failure to File Report and Pay Fees; Suspension From Doing Business
27-8-3-10. Accident Insurance Business on Assessment Plan
27-8-3-11. Reserve Emergency Fund
27-8-3-12. Report of Affairs and Operations; Suspension for Failure to File
27-8-3-13. Authority to Deposit Securities; Investment of Reserve Funds
27-8-3-16. Examination at Request of Corporation; Certificate of Results; Expense
27-8-3-18. Attorney General; Exclusive Power to Apply for Accounting, Injunction, or Receivership
27-8-3-20. Foreign Corporations; Service of Process
27-8-3-21. Fraudulent Representations; Offenses
27-8-3-22. Eligible Beneficiaries; Change of Beneficiary
27-8-3-23. Exemption of Benefits and Premiums From Judicial Process
27-8-3-24. Violations; Revocation of Power to Do Business
27-8-3-26. Exempt Organizations
27-8-3-27. Legal Reserves; Compulsory Deposits; Filing of Forms; Exceptions