§ 4722. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Person” means any individual, corporation, association, partnership, reciprocal exchange, inter-insurer, Lloyds insurer, fraternal benefit society, and any other legal entity engaged in the business of insurance, including agents, brokers, appraisers, and adjusters. Person also means medical, dental, optometric, and hospital service plans as defined in this title. For the purposes of this title, medical, dental, optometric, and hospital service plans shall be deemed to be engaged in the business of insurance.
(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Financial Regulation.
(3) “Insurance policy” or “insurance contract” means any contract of insurance, indemnity, medical, dental, optometric, or hospital service, suretyship, or annuity issued, proposed for issuance, or intended for issuance by any person. (Amended 1973, No. 216 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 1, 1974; 1989, No. 225 (Adj. Sess.), § 25; 1995, No. 180 (Adj. Sess.), § 38; 2011, No. 78 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 2, 2012.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 8 - Banking and Insurance
Chapter 129 - Insurance Trade Practices
§ 4723. Unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices prohibited
§ 4724. Unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined
§ 4725. Favored agent or insurer; coercion of debtors
§ 4726. Power of Commissioner; enforcement