26-24-103. Incorporation generally.
(a) This section applies to stock and mutual insurers incorporated in this state.
(b) Five (5) or more individuals may incorporate a stock insurer. Ten (10) or more individuals may incorporate a mutual insurer. At least a majority of the incorporators shall be citizens of the United States. At least a majority of the incorporators shall be residents of this state.
(c) The incorporators shall sign and verify in triplicate articles of incorporation in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Wyoming Business Corporation Act, but subject to the following requirements:
(i) The name of the corporation shall comply with W.S. 26-3-106. If a mutual insurer, "mutual" shall be included in the name. An alternative name may be specified for use in jurisdictions in which conflict of name with that of another insurer or organization might otherwise prevent the insurer from being authorized to transact insurance therein;
(ii) The purposes of the corporation shall be limited to the transaction of one (1) or more kinds of insurance, as defined in this code, and the corporation does not have power to engage in any other or additional business, except that a title insurer may engage in the title abstract business and escrow business;
(iii) If a stock corporation, the capital stock must consist entirely of common stock of one (1) uniform class, par value not less than one dollar ($1.00) per share, each outstanding share of which has equal rights in every respect with every other share, and shares without par value shall not be authorized;
(iv) If a mutual corporation, the articles of incorporation shall state the maximum contingent liability of members for payment of losses and expenses incurred, other than as to nonassessable policies issued as permitted under W.S. 26-24-137, but the liability shall not be less than one (1) nor more than six (6) annual premiums for the member's policy;
(v) The corporation's initial board of directors, as provided for in the articles of incorporation, shall consist of not less than five (5) members;
(vi) The articles of incorporation shall specify which, if any, of the incorporators are not citizens of the United States of America or are not residents of this state.
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