Code of Massachusetts Regulations
211 CMR - DIVISION OF INSURANCE
Title 211 CMR 144.00 - Procedures For The Regulatory Review Of And Public Hearings On Plans Of Reorganization Or Conversion Pursuant To M.g.l. C.175 Secs. 19f-19w
Section 144.02 - Definitions

As used in 211 CMR 144.00, the following words mean:

Commissioner. The Commissioner of Insurance appointed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 26, § 6, or his or her designee.

Company. A mutual company or a mutual holding company, as defined in M.G.L. c. 175, § 19G, that proposes to reorganize or convert pursuant to M.G.L. c. 175, §§ 19F through 19W.

Division. The Division of Insurance established pursuant to M.G.L. c. 26, § 1, including outside consultants or advisors retained by the Division of Insurance.

Hearing. The public hearing required by M.G.L. c. 175, § 19H(c)or§ 19U(b)(1), including any prehearing orders and conferences.

Intervenor. A person who may be substantially and specifically affected by the plan and is granted permission, pursuant to 211 CMR 144.07, to intervene in all or a part of a hearing.

Papers. All documents filed in a hearing.

Participant. A person who may be affected by the plan and is granted permission, pursuant to 211 CMR 144.07, to participate in a hearing as determined by the presiding officer.

Party. The company, the Division, and any intervenor.

Person. An individual or legal entity.

Plan. A plan of reorganization or conversion as defined in M.G.L. 175, § 19G

Policyholder. A policyholder of the company.

Presiding Officer. The person or persons who preside at the hearing.