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25-5-56
Section 25-5-56 Settlements between parties. The interested parties may settle all matters
of benefits, whether involving compensation, medical payments, or rehabilitation, and all
questions arising under this article and Article 4 of this chapter between themselves, and
every settlement shall be in an amount the same as the amounts or benefits stipulated in this
article. No settlement for an amount less than the amounts or benefits stipulated in this
article shall be valid for any purpose, unless a judge of the court where the claim for compensation
under this chapter is entitled to be made, or upon the written consent of the parties, a judge
of the court determines that it is for the best interest of the employee or the employee's
dependent to accept a lesser sum and approves the settlement. The court shall not approve
any settlement unless and until it has first made inquiry into the bona fides of a claimant's
claim and the liability of the defendant; and if deemed advisable, the...
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32-7A-2
Section 32-7A-2 Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall
have the following meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except in those
instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE.
A document issued by an insurer or its authorized representative showing that a specific vehicle
is insured for no less than the minimum limits of liability coverage for bodily injury or
death and for destruction of property under subsection (c) of Section 32-7-6. (2) COMMERCIAL
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY. An insurance policy that: a. Is written on either a
commercial coverage or other commercially rated personal policy form, including, but not limited
to, a commercial auto, garage, or truckers form, and is not dependent on the type, number,
or ownership of vehicle or entity covered or insured. b. Insures vehicles that are not identified
individually by vehicle identification number on the policy....
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10A-20-16.02
Section 10A-20-16.02 Definitions. The following terms shall have the following respective meanings
for the purposes of this chapter: (1) OFFICER. Any officer, director, trustee, partner, manager,
member, and governing person and other member of the governing authority of a qualified entity
who does not receive compensation for serving in such capacity. A per diem amount of not more
than three hundred dollars ($300) per day and actual, reasonable, and necessary expenses shall
not constitute compensation for the purposes of this article. Provided, however, that the
immunity granted herein shall not extend to officers, directors, trustees, partners, managers,
or members of any board, authority, or commission dealing with pari-mutuel betting, gambling,
or games of chance. (2) QUALIFIED ENTITY. a. Any nonprofit corporation, association, or organization
which is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended; b. Any nonprofit...
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25-4-72
Section 25-4-72 Individual weekly benefit amount. (a) For weeks of unemployment during benefit
years which begin before the effective date of subsection (b), an individual's weekly benefit
amount shall be as prescribed by this section as amended through July 6, 1997. (b) For weeks
of unemployment during benefit years beginning on or after July 2, 2006, an individual's weekly
benefit amount shall be an amount based on an equal division of the current weeks compensated
of the wages for insured work paid to the individual during the two quarters of his or her
base period in which the total wages were the highest; except, that: (1) If the amount thus
derived is not a multiple of one dollar ($1), fractional parts of one dollar ($1) in excess
of fifty cents ($.50) shall be rounded to the next higher multiple of one dollar ($1) and
fractional parts of one dollar ($1) which are fifty cents ($.50) or less shall be dropped
to the next lower multiple of one dollar ($1). (2) If the amount derived...
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25-5-290
Section 25-5-290 Ombudsman program, creation; purpose; members; notification of service; benefit
review conferences. (a) The Department of Industrial Relations shall establish an Ombudsman
Program to assist injured or disabled employees, persons claiming death benefits, employers,
and other persons in protecting their rights and obtaining information available under the
Workers' Compensation Law. (b) Providing that the employer and the employee agree to participate
in the benefit review conference, the ombudsmen shall meet with or otherwise provide information
to injured or disabled employees, investigate complaints, and communicate with employers,
insurance carriers, and health care providers on behalf of injured or disabled employees.
(c) Ombudsmen shall be Merit System employees and demonstrate familiarity with the Workers'
Compensation Law. An ombudsman shall not be an advocate for any person who shall assist a
claimant, employer, or other person in any proceeding beyond the...
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27-19A-2
Section 27-19A-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the respective
meanings herein set forth, unless the context shall otherwise require: (1) ALABAMA INSURANCE
CODE. Title 27 of the Code of Alabama 1975. (2) INSURER. Such term shall have the meaning
ascribed in Section 27-1-2. (3) PERSON. Such term shall have the meaning ascribed in Section
27-1-2. (4) COMMISSIONER and DEPARTMENT. Such terms, respectively, shall have the meanings
ascribed in Section 27-1-2. (5) CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION. Any obligation under covered policies
or employee benefit plans. (6) COVERED POLICY OR PLAN. Any policy, employee benefit plan,
or contract within the scope of this chapter. (7) HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY. Any individual,
group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy, insurance agreement, or group hospital service
contract providing benefits for dental care expenses incurred as a result of an accident or
sickness. (8) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN. Any plan, fund, or program...
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27-42-5
Section 27-42-5 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) ACCOUNT. Any one
of the three accounts created by Section 27-42-6. (2) AFFILIATE. A person who directly, or
indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common
control with another person on December 31 of the year immediately preceding the date the
insurer becomes an insolvent insurer. (3) ASSOCIATION. The Alabama Insurance Guaranty Association
created under Section 27-42-6. (4) CLAIMANT. Any insured making a first party claim or any
person instituting a liability claim. The term does not include a person who is an affiliate
of an insolvent insurer. (5) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Alabama.
(6) CONTROL. The possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction
of the management and policies of a person, whether...
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27-45-2
Section 27-45-2 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the respective
meanings herein set forth, unless the context shall otherwise require: (1) ALABAMA INSURANCE
CODE. Title 27 of the Code of Alabama 1975. (2) INSURER. Such term shall have the meaning
ascribed in Section 27-1-2. (3) PERSON. Such term shall have the meaning ascribed in Section
27-1-2. (4) COMMISSIONER and DEPARTMENT. Such terms, respectively, shall have the meanings
ascribed in Section 27-1-2. (5) CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION. Any obligation under covered policies
or employee benefit plans. (6) COVERED POLICY OR PLAN. Any policy, employee benefit plan,
or contract within the scope of this article. (7) HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY. Any individual,
group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy, insurance agreement, or group hospital service
contract providing for pharmaceutical services, including without limitation, prescription
drugs, incurred as a result of accident or sickness, or to prevent same....
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27-6B-2
Section 27-6B-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) ACCREDITED STATE.
A state in which the Department of Insurance meets the minimum financial qualifications and
regulatory standards promulgated and established, from time to time, by the National Association
of Insurance Commissioners. (2) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of Insurance. (3) CONTROL or
CONTROLLED. The same as defined in Section 27-29-1. (4) CONTROLLED INSURER. A licensed insurer
who is controlled, directly or indirectly, by a producer. (5) CONTROLLING PRODUCER. A producer
who, directly or indirectly, controls an insurer. (6) LICENSED INSURER or INSURER. Any person,
firm, association, or corporation duly licensed to transact a property and casualty insurance
business in this state. For the purposes of this chapter, the following are not licensed insurers:
a. A residual market pool and a joint...
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31-13-3
Section 31-13-3 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have
the following meanings: (1) ALIEN. Any person who is not a citizen or national of the United
States, as described in 8 U.S.C. ยง 1101, et seq., and any amendments thereto. (2) BUSINESS
ENTITY. Any person or group of persons employing one or more persons performing or engaging
in any activity, enterprise, profession, or occupation for gain, benefit, advantage, or livelihood,
whether for profit or not for profit. Business entity shall include, but not be limited to,
the following: a. Self-employed individuals, business entities filing articles of incorporation,
partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, foreign corporations, foreign
limited partnerships, foreign limited liability companies authorized to transact business
in this state, business trusts, and any business entity that registers with the Secretary
of State. b. Any business entity that possesses a business...
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