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DE HB382

Bill

Status

Passed

7/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bryon Short

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "capital stock" to include hybrid securities and other equity securities issued during mutual-to-stock conversions.

  • Allows captive insurance companies incorporated as nonstock corporations to convert from mutual to stock form under the Act.

  • Broadens the definition of "mutual holding company" to include nonstock corporations resulting from reorganizations of mutual insurers under other jurisdictions' laws that subsequently redomesticate to Delaware.

  • Permits mutual holding companies to convert to stock form and clarifies that alternative conversion plans under §4978 are subject to the same approval requirements as standard conversions.

  • Allows standby investors to purchase unsubscribed capital stock shares at prices no less favorable than those offered to eligible members, subject to Commissioner approval for purchases of 10% or more of stock.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Chapter 49a, Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Delaware Insurance Company Mutual-to-stock Conversion Act.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce6/12/2012

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