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insurer

Defined in 7 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code, Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Bouvier (1839)

Definitions from Case Law

From 80 U.S. 17 - Boyden v. United States · 1871Most cited · 48 citing opinions

He may, however, make himself an insurer by express contract, and this he does when he binds himself in a penal bond to perform the duties of his office without exception.

United States Code

15 U.S.C. § 6701 — for purposes of this section

The term “insurer” means any person engaged in the business of insurance.

15 U.S.C. § 6764 — for purposes of this subchapter (2 versions over time)

The term “insurer” has the meaning as in section 313(e)(2)(B) of title 31.

18 U.S.C. § 1033 — as used in this section

the term “insurer” means any entity the business activity of which is the writing of insurance or the reinsuring of risks, and includes any person who acts as, or is, an officer, director, agent, or employee of that business;

29 U.S.C. § 1101 — for purposes of this part

The term “insurer” means an insurance company, insurance service, or insurance organization, qualified to do business in a State.

29 U.S.C. § 1104 — in this section

The term "insurer" means an insurance company, insurance service, or insurance organization, including affiliates of such companies.

31 U.S.C. § 313 — in this section (3 versions over time)

Rule of construction.—Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, for purposes of subparagraph (A), the term "insurer" means any entity that writes insurance or reinsures risks and issues contracts or policies in 1 or more States.

31 U.S.C. § 313 — in this section (3 versions over time)

Insurer.—The term "insurer" means any person engaged in the business of insurance, including reinsurance.

42 U.S.C. § 1396G — for purposes of this section (6 versions over time)

For purposes of this section, the term “insurer” includes a group health plan, as defined in section 1167(1) of title 29, a health maintenance organization, and an entity offering a service benefit plan.

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The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

The underwriter In a policy of insurance; the party agreeing to make indemnity to the other. Sometimes applied improperly to denote the party insured.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

One who agrees by a contract of insurance to indemnify. See Insurance.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The underwriter in a policy of insurance; the party agreeing to make compensation to the other. Sometimes, applied improperly to denote the party Insured. See

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The underwriter or insurance company with whom a contract of insurance is made. The person who undertakes to indemnify another by a contract of insurance is called the "insurer," and the person indemnified is called the "insured." Civil Code Cal. § 2538.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

contracts. One who has obliged himself to insure the safety of another’s property, in consideration of a premium paid or secured to be paid to him. It is his duty to pay any loss which has arisen on the pro insured. Vide laden, Ins. h. t.; Pardess. Index, art. Assureur.