The purposes of chs. 611 to 616 are:

   (1)   To provide an orderly procedure by which insurers may be created, governed and dissolved;

   (2)   To provide for procedures to merge, consolidate or convert various kinds of insurers;

   (3)   To provide for structure and management that will maximize democratic participation in the operation of insurers; and

   (4)   To prevent or control self-dealing by management in order to protect the interests of shareholders, policyholders, members, subscribers and the public.