56-14-102 - Chapter definitions.

56-14-102. Chapter definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

     (1)  “Commissioner” means the commissioner of commerce and insurance;

     (2)  “Surplus lines agent” means an agent authorized under chapter 6, part 1 of this title who is granted a surplus lines license in accordance with this chapter;

     (3)  “Surplus lines insurer” means an unauthorized insurer in which an insurance coverage is placed or may be placed under this chapter; and

     (4)  “Writing agent” means the licensed insurance agent who accepts the application for insurance directly or indirectly from the prospective insured.

[Acts 1969, ch. 270, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 137, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1975, ch. 68, § 1; T.C.A., § 56-3802; Acts 2001, ch. 220, § 1.]