District Of Columbia § 31-2301 - Definitions.
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§ 31-2301. Definitions.
31-2301For purposes of this chapter, the term:
“Domestication” means the reorganization under this chapter of the United States branch of a Non-U.S. insurer whereby a domestic or foreign insurer acquires all the business and assets and assumes all the liabilities of the branch.
“Domestic insurer” means a stock insurance company incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia.
“Foreign insurer” means a stock insurance company incorporated under the laws of any other state of the United States.
“Non-U.S. insurer” means a stock insurance company organized under the laws of a foreign country.
“United States branch” means the business unit through which business is transacted within the United States by a Non-U.S. insurer and the assets and liabilities of the insurer within the United States pertaining to such business.
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