Definition

Sec. 404.001. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "insurer" includes: (1) a capital stock insurance company; (2) a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange; (3) a Lloyd's plan; (4) a fraternal benefit society; (5) a mutual company, including a mutual assessment company; (6) a statewide mutual assessment company; (7) a local mutual aid association; (8) a burial association; (9) a county mutual insurance company; (10) a farm mutual insurance company; (11) a fidelity, guaranty, or surety company; (12) a title insurance company; (13) a stipulated premium company; (14) a group hospital service corporation; (15) a health maintenance organization; (16) a risk retention group; and (17) any other organization or person engaged in the business of insurance. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2007.