Segregated accounts, variable benefits and subsidiaries
Wis. Stat. § 614.24
in effect(1) General. Sections 611.24 to 611.26 apply to fraternals.
(1m) Variable benefits.
(a) Exemption to obtain federal approval. The commissioner shall issue a waiver exempting a policy, certificate of insurance or contract issued by a fraternal from ss. 614.19 (3) and 632.93 (2), as provided in par. (b), if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
1. The policy, certificate of insurance or contract provides life insurance or annuity benefits in variable amounts.
2. The fraternal submits to the commissioner written evidence that the federal securities and exchange commission will not approve the policy, certificate of insurance or contract unless it is exempt from all or part of the requirements of ss. 614.19 (3) and 632.93 (2).
(b) Extent of exemption. A waiver issued under par. (a) shall exempt a policy, certificate of insurance or contract from ss. 614.19 (3) and 632.93 (2) only to the extent necessary to obtain the federal security exchange commission’s approval of the policy, certificate of insurance or contract.
(2) Special affiliates.
(a) Local lodges. A local lodge may incorporate under ch. 181 or the corresponding law of the state where it is located, to carry out the noninsurance activities of the local lodge.
(b) Institutions for carrying out fraternal activities. Corporations may be formed under ch. 181 to implement s. 614.82 (2).
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/614.24Fetched: 10/7/2026