31A-22-1702. Definitions.

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Notwithstanding Section 31A-1-301 , as used in this part:

(1)"Certificate holder" means a person who:

(a)requests, obtains, or possesses a certificate of insurance; and

(b)is not a policyholder.

(2)"Certificate of insurance" means a document that is prepared for or issued to a person who is not a policyholder as evidence of insurance, regardless of how it is titled or described.

(3)"Insurer" means:

(a)an insurer as defined in Section 31A-1-301 ; and

(b)any other person engaged in the business of making insurance or a surety contract.

(4)"Person," in addition to the definition in Section 31A-1-301 , includes:

(a)to the extent not prohibited by federal law:

(i)the federal government; or

(ii)an administrative unit of the federal government;

(b)the state;

(c)an administrative unit of the state;

(d)a political subdivision of the state; or

(e)an administrative unit of a political subdivision of the state.

(5)"Policyholder" means a person who contracts with a property and casualty insurer for insurance coverage.

Enacted by Chapter 253 , 2011 General Session