Definitions

618.02 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise: 618.02(1)(1) “Directly procured insurance” means insurance procured under s. 618.42. 618.02(2)(2) “Doing an insurance business” includes: 618.02(2)(a)(a) Soliciting, making, or proposing to make an insurance contract; 618.02(2)(b)(b) Taking or receiving an application for insurance; 618.02(2)(c)(c) Collecting or receiving, in full or in part, an insurance premium; 618.02(2)(d)(d) Issuing or delivering an insurance policy except as a messenger not employed by the insurer or by an insurance agent or broker; 618.02(2)(e)(e) Inspecting risks, setting rates, disseminating information or advising on risk management in connection with the solicitation, negotiating, procuring or effectuation of insurance coverage; 618.02(2)(f)(f) Investigating, settling, adjusting or litigating claims; 618.02(2)(g)(g) In any way representing or assisting any person to do an insurance business or to procure insurance; and 618.02(2)(h)(h) Any other act generally regarded as doing an insurance business. 618.02(3)(3) “Doing an insurance business” does not include: 618.02(3)(a)(a) Acting as an attorney for a client; and 618.02(3)(b)(b) Acting as a full-time salaried employee of an insured in the capacity of an insurance buyer or manager.