N.D. Cent. Code § 26.1-14-10
Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions
Every policy issued by the company must include a provision that the company periodically will ascertain and apportion any divisible surplus under the policy which may accrue on policy anniversaries or other dividend dates specified in the contract. This provision must provide that no apportionment or payment of any divisible surplus may take place until the expiration of at least eight years from the termination of the policy period for which the dividend applies. This provision also must provide that the dividends may be paid only as directed by the board of directors from divisible surplus after due consideration of the financial condition and operating needs of the company.
N.D.C.C. § 26.1-14-10