Pennsylvania § 5101 - Definitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5101 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5101. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Commissioner." The Insurance Commissioner of the Commonwealth.
"Customer." A policyholder, potential policyholder, certificate holder, potential certificate holder, insured, potential insured or applicant.
"Insurance policy." A certificate, excluding a certificate of liability insurance, or contract of insurance, indemnity, health care, suretyship, title insurance or annuity issued, proposed for issuance or intended for issuance by an insurance producer or insurer.
"Insurance producer." A person licensed or approved by the department to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance policies.
"Insurer." Any of the following that is licensed or approved by the department:
(1) An insurance company, association or exchange.
(2) A reciprocal or interinsurance exchange.
(3) A health maintenance organization.
(4) A preferred provider organization.
(5) A professional health services plan corporation subject to Chapter 63 (relating to professional health services plan corporations).
(6) A hospital plan corporation subject to Chapter 61 (relating to hospital plan corporations).
(7) A fraternal benefits society.
(8) A beneficial association.
(9) A Lloyd's insurer.
(10) An eligible surplus lines insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5101
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5101 cover?
Section 5101 ("Definitions.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 5101?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5101" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5101 apply to my situation?
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