an individual who meets the requirements of Subsection (53)(b). See Utah Code 31A-1-301
Insurance: includes :
(i)
a risk distributing arrangement providing for compensation or replacement for damages or loss through the provision of a service or a benefit in kind;
(ii)
a contract of guaranty or suretyship entered into by the guarantor or surety as a business and not as merely incidental to a business transaction; and
(iii)
a plan in which the risk does not rest upon the person who makes an arrangement, but with a class of persons who have agreed to share the risk. See Utah Code 31A-1-301
another similar entity or combination of entities acting in concert. See Utah Code 31A-1-301
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
The commissioner has all powers specifically granted, and all further powers that are reasonable and necessary to enable the commissioner to perform the duties imposed by this title.
In addition to the notice requirements of Section 63G-3-301, the commissioner shall provide notice under Section 31A-2-303 of hearings concerning insurancedepartment rules.
(4)
(a)
The commissioner shall issue prohibitory, mandatory, and other orders as necessary to secure compliance with this title. An order by the commissioner is not effective unless the order:
(i)
is in writing; and
(ii)
is signed by the commissioner or under the commissioner’s authority.
(b)
On request of any person who would be affected by an order under Subsection (4)(a), the commissioner may issue a declaratory order to clarify the person’s rights or duties.
(5)
(a)
The commissioner may hold informal adjudicative proceedings and public meetings, for the purpose of:
(i)
investigation;
(ii)
ascertainment of public sentiment; or
(iii)
informing the public.
(b)
An effective rule or order may not result from informal hearings and meetings unless the requirement of a hearing under this section is satisfied.
(6)
The commissioner shall inquire into violations of this title and may conduct any examinations and investigations of insurance matters, in addition to examinations and investigations expressly authorized, that the commissioner considers proper to determine:
(a)
whether or not any person has violated any provision of this title; or
(b)
to secure information useful in the lawful administration of this title.
