Any domestic stock insurance company may merge with another stock insurer after the contract of merger is approved by the director. The director shall not approve any such contract of merger unless the interests of the policyholders or shareholders of both parties thereto are properly protected. If the director does not approve the contract of merger, he or she shall issue a written order of disapproval setting forth his or her findings. After having obtained the approval of the director, the contract of merger shall be consummated in the manner set forth in the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act for the merger or consolidation of stock corporations.

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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 44-224.04

  • Company: shall include any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint-stock company, joint venture, or association. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Director: shall mean the Director of Insurance. See Nebraska Statutes 44-103
  • Domestic: when applied to corporations shall mean all those created by authority of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • Insurer: shall include all companies, exchanges, societies, or associations whether organized on the stock, mutual, assessment, or fraternal plan of insurance and reciprocal insurance exchanges. See Nebraska Statutes 44-103
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