click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
rules and laws
terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Transacting Insurance - | Solicitation Advising individual concerning coverage or claims Negotiation Sales |
| Insurance Contracts | Agreement between insured and insurance company, where for consideration, insurance company agrees to indemnify insured for loss by covered events |
| Insurers | also referred to as insurance company or the principal and can be classified in a variety of ways including ownership, authority to transact business, location of domicile (home office), marketing & distribution systems & rating |
| Unauthorized Insurers | No Certificate of Authority.Placing business with unauthorized entity is a violation of the Insurance and can lead to being charged with 3rd degree felony which is punishable by up to 5 yrs in prison & can be held liable for losses sustained by the insure |
| Authorized | Certificate of Authority needed in order to transact business in this state Meets states financial requirements |
| Financial Services Commission | Composed of: Governor, Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer & Commissioner of Agriculture Afforded the flexibility to organize the office in any manner deemed appropriate to promote both efficiency & accountability within the department Appoints Dir |
| Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) | Responsible for all activities concerning insurers including licensing & certificates of authority, rate, policy forms, premium financing, claims, solvency (bankruptcy), viatical settlements, administrative supervision & other related provisions of the In |
| Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) | Specifically regulates the business of insurance Responsible for all activities of the Financial Services Commission relating to regulation of banks, credit unions, finance companies & securities industry |