(1) A “domestic” insurer is one formed under the laws of this state.

Ask an insurance law question, get an answer ASAP!
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

(2) A “foreign” insurer is one formed under the laws of the United States, of a state or territory of the United States other than this state, or of the District of Columbia.
(3) An “alien” insurer is one formed under the laws of a nation other than the United States.
(4) For the purposes of this code, “United States,” when used to signify place, means only the states of the United States, the government of Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
[ 1961 c 194 § 1; 1947 c 79 § .05.01; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.05.01.]

NOTES:

“Insurer” defined: RCW 48.01.050.