2018 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 36. Insurance
§36-2106. Corporate powers granted; general powers and duties.

Universal Citation: 36 OK Stat § 36-2106 (2018)

Every corporation organized under the provisions of this act may, in its corporate name, sue and be sued; and shall have power to make contracts of insurance, indemnity or suretyship with any person, government or governmental agency, state or political subdivision thereof, public or private corporation, board, association, firm, estate, trustee or fiduciary in this state or elsewhere; to prescribe the qualifications and the manner and form of the admission or withdrawal of members; to have and use a common seal which may be changed or altered at pleasure; to be capable in its corporate name, or in the name of trustee chosen by the board of directors, to take, purchase, lease, hold and dispose of real or personal property for carrying into effect the purpose of the corporation; to make all necessary rules and regulations concerning the hazards incurred, the premium rates to be used, and adjustment and payment of losses; to fix the compensation of its directors and officers and require bond for the faithful performance of their duties; to exercise all such other powers as may be necessary to effect the object of such corporation, subject to the restrictions herein provided; to make or amend bylaws not inconsistent with law or the provisions of the articles of association, which bylaws shall fix the date and place of the annual meeting of members, shall designate the number of directors, which shall be not less than five, define the duties of the officers and fix the term of office of the directors and officers of such company, and make all further necessary provisions concerning the conduct of its business or affairs.

Laws 1957, p. 304, § 2106.

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