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WI Stat § 569.04 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 569 - Indian gaming.|569.04 - Certification and background investigation of Indian gaming employees and vendors.

569.04  Certification and background investigation of Indian gaming employees and vendors. (1) In accordance with an Indian gaming compact or with the regulations of or an agreement with the national Indian gaming commission, the department shall certify and conduct background investigations of a person proposing to be an Indian gaming vendor and of employees of Indian tribes who are engaged in the conduct of gaming. (2) The department shall require the persons who are subject to the background investigations under sub. (1) to be photographed and fingerprinted on 2 fingerprint cards, each bearing a complete set of the person's fingerprints. Notwithstanding ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, the department of justice may submit the fingerprint cards to the federal bureau of investigation for the purpose of verifying the identity of the persons fingerprinted and obtaining records of their criminal arrests and convictions. (3) If the results of a background investigation under this section disclose information that, under the Indian gaming compact, disqualifies the person from becoming an Indian gaming vendor, any certificate authorizing the person to be an Indian gaming vendor that was issued before that disclosure is void.History:  1991 a. 320; 1993 a. 16 ss. 3538, 3541 to 3543; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp); 1995 a. 417; 1997 a. 27.
WI Stat § 569.06 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 569 - Indian gaming.|569.06 - Indian gaming receipts.

569.06  Indian gaming receipts. Indian gaming receipts shall be credited to the appropriation accounts under ss. 20.455 (2) (gc) and 20.505 (8) (h) as specified under ss. 20.455 (2) (gc) and 20.505 (8) (h). Indian gaming receipts shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (hm) in the amount necessary to make the transfers specified under s. 20.505 (8) (hm). Indian gaming receipts not otherwise credited to appropriation accounts under this section shall be paid into the general fund.History:  1993 a. 16; 1995 a. 27; 1997 a. 27; 1999 a. 9; 2003 a. 33.
WI Stat § 600.02 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 600 - Insurance — general provisions.|600.02 - Interpretive rules.

600.02  Interpretive rules. In chs. 600 to 655, unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) “Includes" means “including but not limited to". (2) Statements that a term “includes" or “excludes" something else are not definitions. (3) References in s. 600.03 to particular sections only indicate where a term is especially relevant, and do not limit its application to such sections.History:  1971 c. 260; 1979 c. 89; 1989 a. 187 s. 29.
WI Stat § 600.12 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 600 - Insurance — general provisions.|600.12 - Construction.

600.12  Construction. (1) Unless otherwise provided, chs. 600 to 655 shall be liberally construed to achieve the purposes stated therein. Unless expressly provided otherwise or clearly appearing from the context the purposes stated shall constitute an aid and guide to interpretation but not an independent source of power. (2) If a provision of chs. 600 to 655 conflicts with another statutory provision, the provision of chs. 600 to 655 shall prevail.History:  1971 c. 260; 1979 c. 89 s. 543; 1979 c. 102, 177; 1983 a. 358 s. 14; 1989 a. 187 s. 29.
WI Stat § 600.13 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 600 - Insurance — general provisions.|600.13 - Orders relaxing restrictions.

600.13  Orders relaxing restrictions. (1) Issuance. After notice under sub. (2) and a hearing, the commissioner may issue an order freeing a person from any requirement of chs. 600 to 647 otherwise applicable to the person if the commissioner finds that the interests of residents, as defined in s. 647.01 (11), insureds, creditors and the public will not be endangered thereby. (2)  Publication. Unless the order is issued under specific authorization of another section of chs. 600 to 647, the notice preceding the hearing under sub. (1) and any such order shall be published as a class 1 notice, under ch. 985, in the official state newspaper before it is effective.History:  1971 c. 260; 1979 c. 89; 1979 c. 102 s. 236 (22); 1979 c. 177; 1983 a. 358 ss. 3, 14.
WI Stat § 601.01 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.01 - Purposes.

601.01  Purposes. The purposes of chs. 600 to 655 are: (1) To ensure the solidity of all insurers doing business in this state; (2) To ensure that policyholders, claimants and insurers are treated fairly and equitably; (3) To ensure that the state has an adequate and healthy insurance market, characterized by competitive conditions and the exercise of initiative; (4) To provide for an office that is expert in the field of insurance, and able to enforce chs. 600 to 655; (5) To encourage full cooperation of the office with other regulatory bodies, both of this and other states and of the federal government; (6) To improve and thereby preserve state regulation of insurance; (7) To maintain freedom of contract and freedom of enterprise so far as consistent with the other purposes of the law; (8) To encourage self-regulation of the insurance enterprise; (9) To encourage loss prevention as an aspect of the operation of the insurance enterprise; (10) To keep the public informed on insurance matters; and (11) To achieve the other purposes stated in chs. 600 to 655.History:  1971 c. 260; 1977 c. 339 ss. 27, 28, 43; 1979 c. 89, 102, 177; 1989 a. 187 s. 29.Why process consumer complaints? A case study of the office of the commissioner of insurance of Wisconsin. Whitford, Kimball, 1974 WLR 639.
WI Stat § 601.02 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.02 - Definitions.

601.02  Definitions. In this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) “Adjuster" means any person who represents an insurer or an insured in negotiations for the settlement of a claim against the insurer arising out of the coverage provided by an insurance policy. (3) “Agent" means an intermediary as defined in s. 628.02 (4).History:  1971 c. 260; 1975 c. 371.
WI Stat § 601.04 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.04 - Certificate of authority; fee.

601.04  Certificate of authority; fee. (1) Scope. This section applies to all insurers incorporated or organized under any law of this state except chs. 611, 612, 613 and 614. (2)  Requirement of license. No insurer or plan subject to this section may transact insurance business in this state without having in effect a certificate of authority. (3)  Licensing. The commissioner shall issue to any insurer or plan subject to this section a certificate of authority authorizing it to transact the business of insurance in this state if the commissioner is satisfied that it has met all requirements of law and that its methods and practices and the character and value of its assets will adequately safeguard the interests of its insureds and the public in this state. Each certificate shall be issued for a period of no longer than one year and shall expire on May 1. It may be renewed from year to year. (4)  Fees. Every insurer or plan obtaining or renewing its certificate shall pay the fee required by s. 601.31 (1) (b) or (c).History:  1971 c. 260; 1973 c. 22; 1975 c. 223, 373; 1977 c. 339 s. 6m; Stats. 1977 s. 601.04; 1979 c. 102 ss. 236 (6), 237; 1981 c. 41.
WI Stat § 601.11 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.11 - Personnel.

601.11  Personnel. (1) Deputy commissioner.  (a)  Appointment. The deputy commissioner shall be appointed subject to ss. 15.04 (2) and (3) and 15.73.(b)  Acting commissioner. When the office of commissioner is vacant, or when the commissioner is unable to perform his or her duties because of mental or physical disability, the deputy commissioner shall be acting commissioner. The deputy commissioner shall have such other duties and powers as the commissioner delegates and assigns. (2)  Other personnel. Except for those employed under s. 601.14 (2) or otherwise specifically exempted, all personnel including staff attorneys shall be appointed under the classified service.History:  1977 c. 418.
WI Stat § 601.12 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.12 - Legal services.

601.12  Legal services. (1) Legal services. The attorney general shall allocate personnel as the legal needs of the office demand. (2)  Enforcement. Upon request of the commissioner, the attorney general shall proceed in any federal or state court or agency to recover any tax or fee related to insurance payable under the laws of this state and not paid when due, and any penalty or forfeiture authorized by chs. 600 to 655. Upon request of the commissioner, the attorney general or, in a proper case, the district attorney of any county, shall aid in any investigation, hearing or other procedure under chs. 600 to 655 and shall institute, prosecute and defend proceedings relating to the enforcement or interpretation of chs. 600 to 655, including any proceeding to which the state, or the insurance commissioner or any employee of the office, in the employee's official capacity, shall be a party or in which the commissioner or the employee is interested.History:  1975 c. 189; 1977 c. 339 s. 43; 1979 c. 89, 102, 177; 1983 a. 358 s. 14; 1989 a. 187 s. 29.
WI Stat § 601.14 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.14 - Supporting services.

601.14  Supporting services. (1) Offices. The department of administration shall provide suitable premises for the offices of the commissioner of insurance:(a) In the city of Madison; and(b) Elsewhere, if approved by the governor as necessary for the efficient operation of the office. (2)  Materials, supplies, equipment and contractual services. The department of administration shall provide the office with all materials, supplies, equipment and contractual services necessary for its efficient operation, including reasonable library facilities and books. Part-time or temporary services of professionals and experts shall be provided by the department of administration upon the recommendation of the commissioner, and may be provided without regard to the restrictions of subch. II of ch. 230.History:  1971 c. 307; 1977 c. 196 s. 131.
WI Stat § 601.15 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.15 - Oath.

601.15  Oath. The deputy commissioner shall take and file the official oath.
WI Stat § 601.16 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.16 - Official seal and signature.

601.16  Official seal and signature. (1) Seal. The commissioner need not have nor use an official seal. Any statutory or common law requirement that an official seal be affixed is satisfied by the signature of the commissioner. (2)  Signatures. Any signature of the commissioner may be in facsimile unless specifically required to be handwritten.History:  1977 c. 203 s. 103.
WI Stat § 601.18 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.18 - Delegation.

601.18  Delegation. Any power, duty or function vested in the commissioner by law may be exercised, discharged or performed by any employee of the office acting in the commissioner's name and by the commissioner's delegated authority. Any person whose own course of action in good faith depends upon proof of the validity of an asserted delegation is not obligated to act until the person is shown a written delegation with a handwritten signature of the commissioner or deputy commissioner.History:  1979 c. 102.
WI Stat § 601.19 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.19 - Organization of the office.

601.19  Organization of the office. The commissioner shall publish periodically in the Wisconsin administrative code an up-to-date chart and explanation of the organization of the commissioner's office, making clear the allocation of responsibility and authority among the staff.History:  1979 c. 102 s. 236 (14).
WI Stat § 601.20 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.20 - Advisory councils and committees.

601.20  Advisory councils and committees. (1) Authorization to form councils and committees. The commissioner may create advisory councils and committees under s. 15.04 (1) (c) to assist in dealing with regulatory problems. The commissioner may appoint members and may provide by rule for the creation, governance, duties and termination of any council or committee the commissioner establishes.History:  1975 c. 372, 375, 421; 1977 c. 196 s. 131; 1979 c. 102, 221.
WI Stat § 601.32 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.32 - Supervision of industry, supplementary fee.

601.32  Supervision of industry, supplementary fee. (1) If the moneys credited to s. 20.145 (1) (g) 1. under other sections of the statutes prove inadequate for the office's supervision of insurance industry program, the commissioner may increase any or all of the fees imposed by s. 601.31, or may in any year levy a special assessment on all domestic insurers, or both, for the general operation of that program. (2) Any special assessment shall be in addition to all other taxes, fees, dues and charges and shall not exceed for any such company a maximum of 25 cents per $1,000 of gross premiums received by it during the preceding calendar year on direct insurance in this state, less returned premiums and cancellations. (3) Any assessment made by the commissioner which is less than the maximum shall be prorated among said companies in the same proportion as if it were a maximum assessment. Any such assessment shall be paid to the commissioner on or before July 31 of each year. (4) The commissioner may omit the levy of any assessment which would be smaller than the cost of processing and collecting it.History:  1975 c. 372 s. 41; 1977 c. 339; 1979 c. 102 ss. 66, 236 (4); 1983 a. 215; 2007 a. 20.
WI Stat § 601.33 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.33 - Exemption from taxation.

601.33  Exemption from taxation. Municipal insurance mutuals organized under s. 611.11 (4) are not subject to any taxes or fees except those imposed by ss. 601.31 and 601.32.History:  1977 c. 346.
WI Stat § 601.45 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.45 - Examination costs.

601.45  Examination costs. (1) Costs to be paid by examinees. The reasonable costs of examinations and audits under ss. 601.43, 601.44, and 601.83 (5) (f) shall be paid by examinees except as provided in sub. (4), either on the basis of a system of billing for actual salaries and expenses of examiners and other apportionable expenses, including office overhead, or by a system of regular annual billings to cover the costs relating to a group of companies, or a combination of such systems, as the commissioner may by rule prescribe. Additional funding, if any, shall be governed by s. 601.32. The commissioner shall schedule annual hearings under s. 601.41 (5) to review current problems in the area of examinations. (2)  Duty to pay. The amount payable under sub. (1) shall become due 10 days after the examinee has been served a detailed account of the costs. (3)  Deposit. The commissioner may require any examinee, before or from time to time during an examination, to deposit with the secretary of administration such deposits as the commissioner deems necessary to pay the costs of the examination. Any deposit and any payment made under subs. (1) and (2) shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.145 (1) (g) 1. (4)  Exemptions. On the examinee's request or on the commissioner's own motion, the commissioner may pay all or part of the costs of an examination from the appropriation under s. 20.145 (1) (g) 1., whenever the commissioner finds that because of the frequency of examinations or other factors, imposition of the costs would place an unreasonable burden on the examinee. The commissioner shall include in his or her annual report information about any instance in which the commissioner applied this subsection. (5)  Retaliation. Deposits and payments under this section shall not be deemed to be a tax or license fee within the meaning of any statute. If any other state charges a per diem fee for examination of examinees domiciled in this state, any examinee domiciled in that other state shall be required to pay the same fee when examined by the insurance office of this state.History:  1977 c. 29; 1979 c. 102; 1981 c. 20; 2003 a. 33; 2007 a. 20; 2011 a. 32; 2017 a. 138.
WI Stat § 601.47 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.47 - Publications.

601.47  Publications. (1) General. The commissioner may prepare books, pamphlets, and other publications relating to insurance and sell them in the manner and at the prices the commissioner determines. The cost of publication and distribution may be paid from the appropriation under s. 20.145 (1) (g) 1. (2)  Annual report. The commissioner shall determine the form for the report required in s. 601.46 (3) and shall have the report published in sufficient quantity to meet all requests for copies. The commissioner shall distribute copies upon request to any person who pays the price determined for the report under sub. (1). (3)  Free distribution. The commissioner may furnish free copies of the publications prepared under subs. (1) and (2) to public officers and libraries in this state and elsewhere. The cost of free distribution shall be charged to the appropriation under s. 20.145 (1) (g) 1.History:  1971 c. 125; 1979 c. 102 ss. 75, 236 (6); 2001 a. 16; 2007 a. 20.
WI Stat § 601.48 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.48 - Participation in organizations.

601.48  Participation in organizations. (1) National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The commissioner and the office of the commissioner shall maintain close relations with the commissioners of other states and shall participate in the activities and affairs of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and other organizations so far as it will, in the judgment of the commissioner, enhance the purposes of chs. 600 to 655. The actual and necessary expenses incurred thereby shall be reimbursed out of the appropriation under s. 20.145 (1) (g) 1. (2)  Consultation in regulation. The commissioner may exchange information and data and consult with other persons in order to improve and carry out insurance regulation.History:  1977 c. 339 s. 43; 1979 c. 89; 1979 c. 102 s. 236 (14); 1979 c. 177; 1983 a. 358 s. 14; 1989 a. 187 s. 29; 2007 a. 20.
WI Stat § 601.49 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.49 - Access to records.

601.49  Access to records. The commissioner shall have access to the records of any agency of the state government or of any political subdivision thereof which the commissioner may wish to consult in discharging his or her duties.History:  1979 c. 102.
WI Stat § 601.51 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.51 - Provision of certified copies and notices.

601.51  Provision of certified copies and notices. (1) Certified copies. On request of any insurer authorized to do a surety business and its payment of the fee under s. 601.31 (1), the commissioner shall mail a certified copy of its certificate of authority to any designated public officer in this state who requires such a certificate before accepting a bond. That public officer shall file it. Whenever a certified copy has been furnished to a public officer it is unnecessary, while the certificate remains effective, to attach a copy of it to any instrument of suretyship filed. (2)  Notice of revocation of certificate. Whenever the commissioner revokes the certificate of authority of any insurer authorized to do a surety business, the commissioner shall immediately give notice thereof to each officer who was sent a certified copy under sub. (1).History:  1975 c. 375, 421; 1979 c. 102 s. 237; 1981 c. 20 s. 2202 (26) (a).Legislative Council Note, 1975: This continues the substance of s. 204.04 (1) and (2). [Bill 642-S]
WI Stat § 601.53 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.53 - Insolvency notices.

601.53  Insolvency notices. (1) Insurers doing a surety business. Whenever any authorized insurer doing a surety business is placed in liquidation under ch. 645 or a similar law of another state or jurisdiction, the commissioner shall immediately notify the director of state courts. Upon receipt of the notice, the director of state courts shall notify each register in probate, probate registrar and clerk of circuit court, who shall notify and require every fiduciary that has filed a bond on which the company is surety to file a new bond with a different surety. (2)  Other. The commissioner as liquidator of an insurer shall send notices as provided in s. 645.47.History:  1975 c. 375, 421; 1977 c. 449 s. 497; 1989 a. 141; 1991 a. 144.Legislative Council Note, 1975: Sub. (1) continues the substance of s. 204.04 (3). Sub. (2) is new and is a useful cross reference. [Bill 642-S]
WI Stat § 601.55 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.55 - Nondomestic insurers; additional requirements.

601.55  Nondomestic insurers; additional requirements. If another state or a foreign country requires domestic insurers doing business in that state or foreign country to deposit security, to pay a fee or tax not included in the computation under s. 76.66, to pay a fine or penalty or to comply with an obligation, prohibition or restriction that is in addition to or greater than requirements imposed by this state on nondomestic insurers doing a similar business in this state, this state may, as a condition for issuing a license to an insurer domiciled in that state or foreign country, impose a similar security requirement, fee, tax, fine, penalty, obligation, prohibition or restriction.History:  1989 a. 31.
WI Stat § 601.56 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 601 - Insurance — administration.|601.56 - Study and rules on standards for health insurers.

601.56  Study and rules on standards for health insurers. (1) Study. (a) The commissioner shall study whether, in their transactions with health care providers, compliance by health insurers with certain standards, such as standard codes, forms and formats, is likely to reduce the cost of health care administration. The study shall investigate compliance with standards in at least all of the following types of transactions between insurers and health care providers:1. Confirmation of eligibility.2. Pretreatment authorization.3. Referral to specialty providers.4. Coordination of benefits.(b) On or before February 1, 1994, the commissioner shall submit the results of the study to the legislature under s. 13.172 (2) and to the governor. (2)  Rules. If, as a result of the study under sub. (1), the commissioner determines that in transactions with health care providers compliance by health insurers with certain standards will likely reduce the cost of health care administration, the commissioner shall promulgate rules to establish and implement appropriate standards.History:  1993 a. 16.