Application for coverage; policyholder status

Sec. 19. (a) A person, including a person described in subsection (b), that has a risk that is insurable under this article in a territory in which a farm mutual insurance company operates may apply for insurance coverage with the farm mutual insurance company. If the farm mutual insurance company accepts the person as a policyholder, the person becomes a policyholder of the farm mutual insurance company and is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a policyholder. (b) Any of the following that own property within the territory of a farm mutual insurance company may apply for insurance, enter into an agreement for an insurance policy, and hold an insurance policy issued by a farm mutual insurance company: (1) A corporation. (2) An estate. (3) An association. (c) An officer, a trustee, a board member, or a legal representative of an entity described in subsection (b) may be recognized as acting for or on behalf of the entity for the purpose of membership. As added by P.L.129-2003, SEC.8.