TITLE 33. INSURANCE AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

CHAPTER 15. THE INSURANCE CONTRACT

Part 3. Policy Provisions

Definitions

33-15-323. Definitions. As used in 33-15-321 through 33-15-329, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Company" or "insurer" means any life or disability insurance company, fraternal benefit society, nonprofit health service corporation, nonprofit hospital service corporation, nonprofit medical service corporation, prepaid health plan, dental care plan, vision care plan, pharmaceutical plan, health maintenance organization, and all similar types of organizations.

(2) "Policy" or "policy form" means any:

(a) policy, contract, plan, or agreement of life or disability insurance, including credit life and credit disability insurance, delivered or issued for delivery in this state by any company subject to 33-15-321 through 33-15-329;

(b) certificate, contract, or policy issued by a fraternal benefit society; and

(c) certificate issued pursuant to a group insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery in this state.

History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 302, L. 1981.