13A-12-3.1
Section 13A-12-3.1 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCT. The same meaning as in Section 28-11-2. (2) BOARD. The same meaning as in Section 28-11-2. (3) BRAND STYLE. A variety of cigarettes distinguished by the tobacco used, tar and nicotine content, flavoring used, size of cigarette, filtration on the cigarette, or packaging. (4) CLEAR AND CONSPICUOUS STATEMENT. A statement that is of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication. (5) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Revenue. (6) CONSUMER. An individual who acquires or seeks to acquire cigarettes, or any one or more articles taxed herein, for personal use. (7) DELIVERY SALE. Any sale of cigarettes to a consumer within this state, regardless of whether the seller is located in this state, where either of the following is true: a. The purchaser submits the order for such sale by...
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27-15-24
Section 27-15-24 Exclusions and restrictions in life insurance policies. (a) No policy of life insurance shall be delivered or issued for delivery in this state if it contains any of the following provisions: (1) A provision for a period shorter than that provided by statute within which an action may be commenced on such a policy; and (2) A provision which excludes or restricts liability for death caused in a certain specified manner or occurring while the insured has a specified status; except, that a policy may contain provisions excluding or restricting coverage as specified therein in the event of death under any one or more of the following circumstances: a. Death as a result, directly or indirectly, of war, declared or undeclared, or of action by military forces, or of any act or hazard of such war or action, or of service in the military, naval, or air forces or in civilian forces auxiliary thereto, or from any cause while a member of such military, naval, or air forces of any...
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27-19-56
Section 27-19-56 Outline of coverage; disclosure of information. (a) In order to provide for full and fair disclosure in the sale of Medicare supplement policies, no Medicare supplement policy shall be delivered or issued for delivery in this state and no certificate shall be delivered pursuant to a group Medicare supplement policy delivered or issued for delivery in this state unless an outline of coverage is delivered to the applicant at the time application is made. (b) The commissioner shall prescribe the format and content of the outline of coverage required by subsection (a) of this section. For purposes of this section, "format" means style, arrangements, and overall appearance, including, but not limited to, the size, color, and prominence of type and the arrangement of text and captions. This outline of coverage shall include all of the following: (1) A description of the principal benefits and coverage provided in the policy. (2) A statement of the renewal provisions...
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27-31B-3
Section 27-31B-3 Licensing. (a) Any captive insurance company, when permitted by its articles of association, charter, or other organizational document, may apply to the commissioner for a license to do any and all insurance defined in Sections 27-5-2, 27-5-4, and 27-5-5, in subdivisions (1), (2), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), and (14) of subsection (a) of Section 27-5-6, in Sections 27-5-7, 27-5-8, 27-5-9, and 27-5-10, and to grant annuity contracts as defined in Section 27-5-3, subject, however, to all of the following: (1) No pure captive insurance company may insure any risks other than those of its parent and affiliated companies or controlled unaffiliated business. (2) No association captive insurance company may insure any risks other than those of the member organizations of its association, and their affiliated companies. (3) No industrial insured captive insurance company may insure any risks other than those of the industrial insureds that comprise...
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27-9A-3
Section 27-9A-3 Independent adjuster defined; exclusions. (a) For purposes of this chapter, an "independent adjuster" is a person who, for compensation as an independent contractor or as an employee of an independent contractor, undertakes on behalf of an insurer to ascertain and determine the amount of any claim, loss, or damage payable under a contract of property, casualty, or workers' compensation insurance or to effect settlement of such claim, loss, or damage. This chapter shall not be construed to permit persons not licensed as attorneys to engage in activities constituting the practice of law. (b) An independent adjuster does not include any of the following: (1) Attorneys-at-law admitted to practice in this state when acting in their professional capacity as an attorney. (2) A salaried employee of an insurer. (3) A person employed solely to obtain facts surrounding a claim or to furnish technical assistance to a licensed independent adjuster. (4) An individual who is employed...
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27-19-107
Section 27-19-107 Nonforfeiture benefits. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a long-term care insurance policy may not be delivered or issued for delivery in this state unless the policyholder or certificateholder has been offered the option of purchasing a policy or certificate including a nonforfeiture benefit. The offer of a nonforfeiture benefit may be in the form of a rider that is attached to the policy. In the event the policyholder or certificateholder declines the nonforfeiture benefit, the insurer shall provide a contingent benefit upon lapse that shall be available for a specified period of time following a substantial increase in premium rates. (b) When a group long-term care insurance policy is issued, the offer required in subsection (a) shall be made to the group policyholder. However, if the policy is issued as group long-term care insurance, as defined in Section 27-19-103(4)d., other than to a continuing care retirement community or other similar entity, the...
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32-7B-6
Section 32-7B-6 Responsibilities of the department. The department shall do the following: (1) Cooperate with insurers in operating the online insurance verification system. (2) Maintain the list of authorized requesting entities and individuals and make that a part of the online insurance verification system. (3) Maintain the online insurance verification system framework necessary to inquire of insurers using the key or keys in accordance with subdivision (3) of Section 32-7B-4. (4) Provide data security for the type of information transferred as prescribed by the advisory council. Data secured via the online insurance verification system may not be shared with any party other than those permitted by state or federal privacy laws. (5) Be responsible for keeping the advisory council informed on functionality, and planned or unplanned service interruptions. (6) Provide alternative methods of reporting for small insurers writing no more than 500 vehicles in the state as prescribed by...
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27-1-17
Section 27-1-17 Limitation periods for payment of claims; overdue claims; retroactive denials, adjustments, etc.; penalties. (a) Each insurer, health service corporation, and health benefit plan that issues or renews any policy of accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses for its insured persons shall pay for services rendered by Alabama health care providers within 45 calendar days upon receipt of a clean written claim or 30 calendar days upon receipt of a clean electronic claim. If the insurer, health service corporation, or health benefit plan is denying or pending the claim, the insurer, health service corporation, or health benefit plan shall, within 45 calendar days for a written claim and 30 calendar days for an electronic claim, notify the health care provider or certificate holder of the reason for denying or pending the claim and what, if any, additional information is required to process the claim. Any undisputed portion of the claim...
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27-7-1
Section 27-7-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) BUSINESS ENTITY. A corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity. (2) COMMISSIONER. The Alabama Commissioner of Insurance. (3) HOME STATE. The District of Columbia and any state or territory of the United States in which an insurance producer maintains his or her principal place of residence or principal place of business and is licensed to act as an insurance producer. (4) INSURANCE. As defined in Section 27-1-2. (5) INSURANCE PRODUCER or PRODUCER. A person required to be licensed under the laws of this state to sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance. (6) INSURER. As defined in Section 27-1-2. For the purposes of this chapter, insurer shall also mean an insurance company licensed pursuant to Chapter 3, commencing with Section 27-3-1 of this title; a health...
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7-1-201
Section 7-1-201 General definitions. (a) [Reserved]. (b) Subject to additional definitions contained in the subsequent articles of this title which are applicable to specific articles or parts thereof, and unless the context otherwise requires, in this title: (1) "Action," in the sense of a judicial proceeding, includes recoupment, counterclaim, set-off, suit in equity, and any other proceeding in which rights are determined. (2) "Aggrieved party" means a party entitled to pursue a remedy. (3) "Agreement," as distinguished from "contract," means the bargain of the parties in fact, as found in their language or inferred from other circumstances, including course of performance, course of dealing, or usage of trade as provided in Section 7-1-303. (4) "Bank" means a person engaged in the business of banking and includes a savings bank, savings and loan association, credit union, and trust company. (5) "Bearer" means a person in possession of a negotiable instrument, document of title, or...
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