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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) General rule.--Any amendment of the articles of incorporation or charter of any insurance corporation that may be effected only by action or with the approval of the shareholders or members (other than an amendment authorizing or creating a new class or series of shares or increasing the authorized number of any previously authorized class or series of shares) shall become effective only if approved by the Insurance Department. See 15 Pa.C.S. § 103 (relating to subordination of title to regulatory laws).
(b) Amendments not requiring approval of Insurance Department.--The Department of State shall forward to the Insurance Department a copy of any amendment of the articles of incorporation or charter of any insurance corporation that becomes effective without the approval of the Insurance Department.
(c) Reduction in capital stock.--The capital stock of an insurance corporation shall not be reduced below the minimum amount of capital stock required by law for the formation of the corporation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 15 P.S. Corporations and Unincorporated Associations § 21204. Amendment of articles - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-15-ps-corporations-and-unincorporated-associations/pa-st-sect-15-21204/
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