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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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INSURANCE CODE |
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Title 4. REGULATION OF SOLVENCY |
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Subtitle A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
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Chapter 401. AUDITS AND EXAMINATIONS |
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Subchapter A. INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
Sec. 401.001. DEFINITIONS
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In this subchapter:
(1) "Accountant" means an independent certified public accountant or accounting firm that meets the requirements of Section 401.011.
(2) "Affiliate" has the meaning assigned by Section 823.003.
(3) "Health maintenance organization" means a health maintenance organization authorized to engage in business in this state.
(4) "Insurer" means an insurer authorized to engage in business in this state, including:
(A) a life, health, or accident insurance company;
(B) a fire and marine insurance company;
(C) a general casualty company;
(D) a title insurance company;
(E) a fraternal benefit society;
(F) a mutual life insurance company;
(G) a local mutual aid association;
(H) a statewide mutual assessment company;
(I) a mutual insurance company other than a mutual life insurance company;
(J) a farm mutual insurance company;
(K) a county mutual insurance company;
(L) a Lloyd's plan;
(M) a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;
(N) a group hospital service corporation;
(O) a stipulated premium company; and
(P) a nonprofit legal services corporation.
(5) "Subsidiary" has the meaning assigned by Section 823.003.