Current through December 26, 2024
Section 230-RICR-20-60-5.4 - DefinitionsA. "Civil union" means a comprehensive statewide domestic partnership established pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-3.1-1 et seq. or laws of another state.B. "Department" means the Insurance Division of the Department of Business Regulation.C. "Insurance policy" or "Insurance contract" includes but not be limited to any contract of insurance, indemnity, medical, dental, optometric, hospital service, suretyship, or annuity, issued, proposed for issuance, or intended for issuance by any insurer.D. "Insurer" means any individual, corporation, association, partnership, reciprocal exchange, inter-insurer, Lloyds insurers, fraternal benefit society, hospital or medical service corporations, health maintenance organization, managed care organization, or any other legal entity engaged in the business of insurance including producers, brokers, appraisers and adjusters. For the purpose of this Part, insurance shall also include third party administrators and other agents and contractors of persons engaged in the business of insurance in Rhode Island.E. "Party to a civil union" means a person who has established a civil union pursuant to applicable state law.230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-20-60-5.4