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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) In this section, “bankruptcy proceeding” means any proceeding under 11 USC 101 to 1330.
(2) No insurer may commence a bankruptcy proceeding in which the insurer is a debtor.
(3) No person, including an insurer, may commence a bankruptcy proceeding against an insurer.
(4) No board of directors, director or officer of an insurer may authorize the commencement of a bankruptcy proceeding in which the insurer is a debtor or the commencement of a bankruptcy proceeding against an insurer. Any act, resolution, filing or other matter that purports to authorize the commencement of a bankruptcy proceeding in which the insurer is a debtor or against an insurer is void and without effect.
(5) This section applies to all insurers, including but not limited to an insurer doing business as a health maintenance organization, as defined in s. 609.01(2).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Insurance (Ch. 600 to 655) § 645.035. Bankruptcy petition is prohibited - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/insurance-ch-600-to-655/wi-st-645-035/
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