§ 23-88-302 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

23-88-302. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Association" means the Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association established pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter;

(2) "Commissioner" means the Insurance Commissioner;

(3) "Insurer" means any person who:

(A) Writes any kind of insurance to which this subchapter applies under 23-88-303, including the exchange of reciprocal or interinsurance contracts; and

(B) Is licensed to transact insurance in this state;

(4) (A) "Net direct written premiums" means the gross amount of premiums received from policies of insurance issued in this state to which this subchapter applies, less return premiums and dividends paid or credited to policyholders.

(B) "Net direct written premiums" does not include premiums for indemnity reinsurance accepted from other licensed insurers, and there shall be no deduction for premiums for indemnity reinsurance ceded to other insurers; and

(5) "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, association, or voluntary organization.