631.51 Dividends on policies.
(1) Life insurance and annuities. Section 632.62 applies to life insurance and annuities.
(2) Insurance, other than life insurance and annuities. Any insurer may distribute a portion of surplus attributable to policies other than life insurance or annuities, in amounts and with classifications the board of directors determines to be fair and reasonable. Such distribution may not be made contingent on the continuation of the policy or of premium payments except under s. 632.75 (2). A schedule explaining the basis for the distribution shall be filed with the commissioner prior to the distribution.
(3) When not specified in policy. Any insurer may distribute surplus to any class of policyholders even if those policies do not so provide. A schedule explaining the basis for the distribution shall be filed with the commissioner at least 30 days prior to the distribution.
(4) Combined dividends. It is permissible to provide an indivisible dividend to classes of policyholders having more than one type of policy, including a combination of life or annuities with other types of insurance.
History: 1975 c. 375.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 631 - Insurance contracts generally.
631.01 - Application of statutes.
631.03 - Insurance in mutuals.
631.05 - Oral contracts of insurance and binders.
631.07 - Insurable interest and consent.
631.08 - Mistakes in contracts.
631.09 - Knowledge and acts of agents.
631.11 - Representations, warranties and conditions.
631.13 - Incorporation by reference.
631.15 - Contract rights under noncomplying policies.
631.17 - Written reason for coverage denial.
631.20 - Filing and approval of forms.
631.21 - Explicit approval required.
631.22 - Consumer insurance policy readability.
631.23 - Authorized clauses for insurance forms.
631.24 - Credit life and disability insurance.
631.27 - Rules of law as provisions of contracts.
631.28 - Notice of right to file complaint.
631.31 - Clauses required to be on first page.
631.36 - Termination of insurance contracts by insurers.
631.37 - Special cancellation provisions.
631.39 - Renewals in affiliates.
631.41 - Policies jointly issued.
631.43 - Other insurance provisions.
631.45 - Limitations on loss to be borne by insurer.
631.51 - Dividends on policies.
631.61 - Group and blanket insurance.
631.69 - Insurance written in connection with finance plans.
631.81 - Notice and proof of loss.
631.83 - Limitation of actions.
631.85 - Appraisal or arbitration.
631.89 - Restrictions on use of genetic test results.
631.90 - Restrictions on use of tests for HIV.
631.93 - Prohibited provisions concerning HIV infection.
631.95 - Restrictions on insurance practices; domestic abuse.