For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
(1) INSURANCE PREMIUM FINANCE COMPANY. A person engaged in the business of entering into premium finance agreements.
(2) PREMIUM FINANCE AGREEMENT. An agreement by which an insured or prospective insured promises to pay to a premium finance company the amount advanced or to be advanced under the agreement to an insurer or to an insurance agent or broker in payment of premiums on an insurance contract together with a service charge, as authorized and limited by this chapter, and charges for wind mitigation construction financing, as approved by the commissioner.
(3) LICENSEE. A premium finance company holding a license issued under this chapter.
(4) PERSON. An individual, partnership, association, business corporation, nonprofit corporation, common law trust, joint-stock company, or any other group of individuals however organized.
(5) INSURANCE CONTRACT. The policy or contract of insurance which is the subject of premium financing under this chapter.
(6) WIND MITIGATION CONSTRUCTION FINANCING. A construction loan agreement between the homeowner/policyholder under the policy or contract of homeowner insurance that is the subject of premium financing under this chapter, and an authorized lender for the purpose of wind mitigation upgrades to the insured home.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 40 - Insurance Premium Finance Companies.
Section 27-40-1 - Definitions.
Section 27-40-2 - Exemptions From Chapter.
Section 27-40-3 - Licenses - Required; Fees; Information to Be Furnished Commissioner.
Section 27-40-4 - Licenses - Investigation and Qualifications of Applicant; Issuance.
Section 27-40-5 - Licenses - Suspension or Revocation.
Section 27-40-6 - Books and Records.
Section 27-40-7 - Promulgation and Enforcement of Rules and Regulations.
Section 27-40-8 - Contents and Style of Premium Finance Agreement.
Section 27-40-9 - Service Charges; Prepayment of Obligation.
Section 27-40-10 - Delinquency and Cancellation Charges.
Section 27-40-11 - Procedure for Cancellation of Insurance Contract Upon Default.
Section 27-40-12 - Return of Gross Unearned Premiums Upon Cancellation of Contract.
Section 27-40-13 - Filing of Agreement.
Section 27-40-14 - Exclusive Jurisdiction of Department of Insurance.
Section 27-40-17 - Notification of Existence of Premium Finance Agreement.
Section 27-40-18 - Delivery of Copy of Premium Finance Agreement to Insured.