618.02 Definitions. - Wisconsin Statutes

618.02

618.02 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:

618.02(1)

(1) "Directly procured insurance" means insurance procured under s. 618.42.

618.02(2)

(2) "Doing an insurance business" includes:

618.02(2)(a)

(a) Soliciting, making, or proposing to make an insurance contract;

618.02(2)(b)

(b) Taking or receiving an application for insurance;

618.02(2)(c)

(c) Collecting or receiving, in full or in part, an insurance premium;

618.02(2)(d)

(d) Issuing or delivering an insurance policy except as a messenger not employed by the insurer or by an insurance agent or broker;

618.02(2)(e)

(e) Inspecting risks, setting rates, disseminating information or advising on risk management in connection with the solicitation, negotiating, procuring or effectuation of insurance coverage;

618.02(2)(f)

(f) Investigating, settling, adjusting or litigating claims;

618.02(2)(g)

(g) In any way representing or assisting any person to do an insurance business or to procure insurance; and

618.02(2)(h)

(h) Any other act generally regarded as doing an insurance business.

618.02(3)

(3) "Doing an insurance business" does not include:

618.02(3)(a)

(a) Acting as an attorney for a client; and

618.02(3)(b)

(b) Acting as a full-time salaried employee of an insured in the capacity of an insurance buyer or manager.

618.02 - ANNOT.

History: 1971 c. 260; 1981 c. 314.