Research


Scope and Content Note

This series consists of copies of domestic insurance company bylaws filed with the New York State Insurance Department as required by provisions of the State Insurance Law. As bylaws of active companies are amended, superseded versions are removed to inactive files, to be preserved for historical value and potential research use. Bylaws consist of rules adopted by insurance corporations for the government of members and the regulation of company affairs. A set of bylaws is considered a legal document that defines a corporation's purpose; the manner in which it will operate, elect its leadership, and compensate its officers; and the duties and responsibilities of people who own and manage it.