§ 14000 This chapter may be cited as the Insurance Adjuster Act.
§ 14001 As used in this chapter:(a) “Commissioner” means the Insurance …
§ 14002 Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as entitling any person to …

Terms Used In California Codes > Insurance Code > Division 5 > Chapter 1 > Article 1 - General Provisions

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Commission: means the Public Utilities Commission created by §. See California Public Utilities Code 20
  • Commissioner: means the Insurance Commissioner. See California Insurance Code 14001
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Department: means the Department of Insurance. See California Insurance Code 14001
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Licensee: means a person licensed under this chapter. See California Insurance Code 14001
  • Person: includes any individual, firm, company, association, organization, partnership, limited liability company, and corporation. See California Insurance Code 14001