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(1) “Agent” includes the terms “agent” and “broker” as used in the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 (15 U.S.C. Section 3901 et seq.).
(2) “Hazardous financial condition” means a condition in which a risk retention group, based on the group's present or reasonably anticipated financial condition and although the group is not yet financially impaired or insolvent, is unlikely to be able to:
(A) meet obligations to policyholders with respect to known claims and reasonably anticipated claims; or
(B) pay other obligations in the normal course of business.
(3) “Insurance” means primary insurance, excess insurance, reinsurance, surplus lines insurance, and any other arrangement for transferring and distributing risk that is determined to be insurance under the laws of this state.
(4) “State” means any state of the United States or the District of Columbia.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Insurance Code - INS § 2201.002. General Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/insurance-code/ins-sect-2201-002/
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