W. Va. Code R. § 114-2A-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 114-2A-2 - Definitions
2.1. "Applicant" means a natural person applying for:
2.1.a. An initial home state license as an individual insurance producer or individual insurance adjuster;
2.1.b. An additional line of authority under an existing home state individual insurance producer or individual insurance adjuster license where a criminal history record check has not been obtained; or
2.1.c. A resident individual insurance producer or individual insurance adjuster license under a change of home state provision.
2.2. "Fingerprint" means an impression of the lines on the finger taken for the purpose of identification. The impression may be obtained electronically or in ink converted to an electronic format.
2.3. "Initial home state license" means an insurance producer license issued to a West Virginia resident pursuant to the provisions of W.Va. Code § 33-12-1 et seq. to authorize such individual to sell, solicit and negotiate insurance in this state; an initial home state license does not include a temporary license issued pursuant to the provisions of W.Va. Code § 33-12-16 or a reinstatement of a resident license pursuant to the provisions of W.Va. Code § 33-12-9(c). "Initial home state license" also means an insurance adjuster license issued to a West Virginia resident pursuant to the provisions of W.Va. Code § 33-12B-1 et seq. to authorize such individual to investigate, negotiate or settle insurance claims in this state; an initial home state license does not include a temporary license issued pursuant to the provisions of W.Va. Code § 33-12B-4 or a reinstatement of a resident license pursuant to the provisions of W.Va. Code § 33-12B-10.
2.4. "Licensee" means a person who has been issued a license by the Insurance Commissioner, pursuant to W.Va. Code §§ 33-12-1, et seq., or 33-12B-1, et seq., to act as an individual insurance producer or individual insurance adjuster in this state.

W. Va. Code R. § 114-2A-2