Code of Massachusetts Regulations
211 CMR - DIVISION OF INSURANCE
Title 211 CMR 77.00 - Procedures For The Conduct Of Proceedings On Fixed-and-established Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Rates
Section 77.02 - Definitions

As used in 211 CMR 77.00, the following words mean:

Advisory filing. Recommendations concerning rates, premium charges, and classifications of risks filed in accordance with 211 CMR 77.05(4).

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

Division. The Division of Insurance established pursuant to M.G.L. c. 26, § 1.

Filing. Any document required to be submitted by 211 CMR 77.05(4) and 211 CMR 93.00, Cost and Expense Containment Standards for Motor Vehicle Insurers.

Insurer. An insurance company authorized to write motor vehicle insurance in Massachusetts or a licensed rating organization authorized to act on its behalf.

Intervenor. A person, agency, or organization which is granted permission, pursuant to 211 CMR 77.04(2)(d), to intervene in the whole or any portion of a proceeding.

Motor vehicle insurance. Motor vehicle policies or bonds, both as defined in M.G.L. c. 90, § 34A and 34O and M.G.L. c. 175, §§ 113A, 113C and 113L.

Papers. All written documents filed in a proceeding, including filings, motions, pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and other communications.

Participant. A person, agency, or organization which is granted permission to make a limited appearance as set forth in 211 CMR 77.04(2)(d).

Party. An insurer submitting an advisory filing, statutory intervenors, and intervenors. The Presiding Officer, in his or her discretion, may determine , based on the level of participation allowed, that a participant shall be treated as a party in a proceeding. For purposes of the procedures established by 211 CMR 77.00, the State Rating Bureau shall be considered a party.

Petitioner. A person, agency, or organization which files a petition pursuant to 211 CMR 77.04(2) for leave to intervene or participate.

Presiding Officer. The Commissioner or a person designated by the Commissioner who conducts proceedings pursuant to 211 CMR 77.00.

Proceeding. A hearing and related procedural matters conducted under 211 CMR 77.00.

Statistical data base. Information gathered by an insurer as required by the Commissioner, including information submitted by the insurer in accordance with the statistical plan as authorized by the Commissioner under M.G.L. c. 175, § 113B.

State Rating Bureau. The State Rating Bureau within the Division, established pursuant to M.G.L. c. 26, § 8E.

Statutory intervenor. A person, agency, or organization, including but not limited to the Attorney General, which has a statutory right to appear in a proceeding conducted pursuant to 211 CMR 77.00.