If the name of a mutual life insurer converting to a stock insurer pursuant to this chapter includes the word mutual, the new stock insurer may continue to use the word mutual in its name if the name includes a word or words that identify the new stock insurer as a stock insurer and the commissioner finds that the continued use of the word mutual in its name is not likely to mislead or deceive the public.

(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 406, Sec. 20. Effective August 19, 1996.)

Terms Used In California Insurance Code 11548

  • Commissioner: means the Insurance Commissioner of this State. See California Insurance Code 20
  • Mutual life insurer: means a domestic incorporated mutual life insurer, or domestic mutual life and disability insurer, that issues nonassessable policies on a reserve basis. See California Insurance Code 11535.1