Pub. L. 93-89, tit. I, sec. 104

Sec. 104. As used in this title— (1) The term “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the District of Columbia or his designated agent. (2) The term “covered claim” means an unpaid claim, including one for unearned premiums, which arises out of and is within the coverage and not in excess of the applicable limits of an insurance policy to which this title applies issued by an insurer, if such insurer becomes an insolvent insurer after the effective date of this title and (a) the claimant or insured is a resident of the District of Columbia at the time of the insured event; or (b) the property from which the claim arises is permanently located in the District of Columbia. Such term shall not include any amount due any reinsurer, insurer, insurance pool, or underwriting association, as subrogation recoveries or otherwise. (3) The term “insolvent insurer” means (a) an insurer authorized to transact insurance in the District of Columbia, either at the time the policy was issued or when the insured event occurred, who has been determined to be insolvent by a court of competent jurisdiction. (4) The term “member insurer” means any person who (a) writes any kind of insurance to which this title applies, including the exchange of reciprocal or interinsurance contracts, and (b) is licensed to transact insurance in the District of Columbia. (5) The term “net direct written premiums” means direct gross premiums written in the District on insurance policies to which this title applies, less return premiums thereon and dividends paid or credited to policyholders on such direct business. Such term does not include premiums on contracts between insurers or reinsurers. (6) The term “person” includes individuals, corporations, associations, exchanges, and partnerships.