# Iowa Code § 508.2: Articles — approval — bylaws

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.2

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 508.2
- **Heading:** Articles — approval — bylaws
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 508 / Section 508.2

## Text

The articles of incorporation, and any subsequent amendments, of a company shall be filed with and approved by the commissioner of insurance before filing with the secretary of state. A company shall file with the commissioner bylaws and subsequent amendments to the bylaws within thirty days of adoption of the bylaws and amendments.

[S13, §1768; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8644; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §508.2]2009 Acts, ch 145, §5

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 508.1 Level premium and natural premium plan companies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.2 Articles — approval — bylaws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.3 Requirements of articles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.4 Approval of amendments to articles — bylaws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.5 Capital and surplus required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.6 Deposit of securities — certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.7 Loans to officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.8 Insurance company officers conflicts of interest exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.8A Loans to employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.8A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.9 Mutual companies — conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.10 Foreign companies — capital or surplus — investments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.10.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.11 Annual statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.11.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.12 Redomestication of insurers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.12.md)
- [Iowa Code § 508.13 Annual certificate of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C508_S508.13.md)

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