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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 31.15.03.02" title_num="31" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="03" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Buyer's guide” means the most current version of the Life Insurance Buyer's Guide adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Carrier” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An insurer; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A fraternal benefit society.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Current scale of nonguaranteed elements” means a formula or other mechanism that produces values for an illustration as if there is no change in the basis of those values after the time of illustration.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Element” means any of the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A premium;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A credited interest rate, including any bonus;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A benefit;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A value;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>A non-interest-based credit;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>A charge; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Any item in a formula used to determine any of the items listed in §B(4)(a)—(f) of this regulation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Generic name” means a short title that is descriptive of the premium and benefit patterns of a policy or a rider.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Nonguaranteed Element.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Nonguaranteed element” means an element that is subject to carrier discretion and not guaranteed at issue.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Nonguaranteed element” includes any element calculated using a nonguaranteed element.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Policy data” means a display or schedule of numerical values, both guaranteed and nonguaranteed for each policy year, or a series of designated policy years, of the following information:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Illustrated annual, other periodic, and terminal dividends;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Premiums;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Death benefits;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Cash surrender values; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Endowment benefits.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Policy summary” means a written statement describing the elements of the policy.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Preneed funeral contract or prearrangement” means an agreement by or for an individual before that individual's death relating to the purchase or provision of specific funeral or cemetery merchandise or services.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>