Pennsylvania § 101 - Definitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 101 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 101. Definitions.
Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this title which are applicable to specific parts, articles, chapters or other provisions of this title, the following words and phrases when used in this title shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
"Beneficial society." A corporation subject to regulation under the act of June 4, 1937 (P.L.1643, No.342).
"Certificate of authority." An instrument in writing issued by the department authorizing an insurer or proposed insurer to engage in the business of insurance, or some specified line, branch or part thereof, in this Commonwealth.
"Corporation not-for-profit." A corporation not-for-profit as defined in Title 15 (relating to corporations and unincorporated associations).
"Department." The Insurance Department of the Commonwealth.
"Foreign." Not incorporated or organized under the laws of this Commonwealth.
"Uncertificated." Not holding an unsuspended or unrevoked certificate of authority authorizing the relevant line, branch or part of the business of insurance.
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