GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 33. INSURANCE |
Chapter 24. INSURANCE GENERALLY |
Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Section 33-24-1. Definitions
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- As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) "Policy" means the written contract of or written agreement for or effecting insurance. The term includes all clauses, riders, endorsements, and papers attached or issued and delivered for attachment to the contract or agreement and made a part of the contract or agreement.
(2) "Premium" means the consideration for insurance, by whatever name called. Any assessment or any membership, policy, survey, inspection, service, or similar fee or charge in consideration for an insurance contract is deemed part of the premium. The term "premium" shall not include any amount deposited and held for the account of the insured which is returnable upon cancellation of the insurance contract and upon which no commission has been paid.
Code 1933, §§ 56-2402, 56-2403, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 289, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 1011, § 3.