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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Alien” means organized under the laws of any country other than the United States or a territory or insular possession of the United States.
(2) “District” means the District of Columbia.
(3) “Domestic” means organized under the laws of the District of Columbia or under federal legislation.
(4) “Foreign” means organized under the laws of any state of the United States, or of any territory or insular possession of the United States.
(5) “Foreign country” means a country where an insurer, not organized under the laws of the United States, is organized or formally located.
(6) “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
(7) “Net premium receipts” or “consideration received” means gross premiums or consideration received less the sum of the following:
(A) Premiums received for reinsurance assumed and consideration returned on contracts not taken or cancelled; and
(B) Dividends paid in cash or used by policyholders to pay renewal premiums.
(8) “State” means the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a state in the United States of America, or a United States possession or territory other than the District of Columbia.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 47-2601. Definitions. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-viii-general-laws/dc-code-sect-47-2601/
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