§ 36-2133. Mergers and consolidations, mutual insurers.

A.  A domestic mutual insurer shall not merge or consolidate with a stock insurer.

B.  A domestic mutual insurer may merge or consolidate with another mutual insurer in accordance with procedures prescribed by general laws applying to corporations formed for profit, except as hereinbelow provided.

C.  The plan and agreement for merger or consolidation shall be submitted to and approved by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members of each mutual insurer involved voting thereon at meetings called for the purpose pursuant to such reasonable notice and procedure as has been approved by the Commissioner.

D.  No such merger or consolidation shall be effectuated unless in advance thereof the plan and agreement therefor have been filed with and approved in writing by the Insurance Commissioner.  The Commissioner shall give such approval within a reasonable time after such filing unless he finds such plan or agreement:

1.  Inequitable to the policyholders of any domestic insurer involved; or

2.  Would substantially reduce the security of and service to be rendered to policyholders of the domestic insurer in Oklahoma or elsewhere.

E.  If the Commissioner does not approve such plan or agreement, he shall so notify the insurer in writing, specifying his reasons therefor.

Laws 1957, p. 313, § 2133.