§ 11-901 Definitions.
AC § 11-901
Wherever used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall mean and include: "Alien insurer." Any insurer incorporated or organized under the laws of any foreign nation, or of any province or territory not included under the definition of a foreign insurer. "Foreign insurer." Any insurer, except a mutual insurance company taxed under the provisions of section nine thousand one hundred five of the insurance law, incorporated or organized under the laws of any state, as herein defined, other than this state. "Fire insurance corporation, association or individuals." Any insurer, regardless of the name, designation or authority under which it purports to act, which insures property of any kind or nature against loss or damage by fire. "Loss or damage by fire." Loss or damage by fire, lightning, smoke or anything used to combat fire, regardless of whether such risks or the premiums therefor are stated or charged separately and apart from any other risk or premium. "State." Any state of the United States and the District of Columbia. "Commissioner of finance." The commissioner of finance of the city or any other officer of the city designated to perform the same functions. "Department of finance." The department of finance of the city or any other agency or department designated to perform the same functions. "Fire commissioner." The fire commissioner of the city. "Comptroller." The comptroller of the city. "Tax appeals tribunal." The tax appeals tribunal established by section one hundred sixty-eight of the charter.
