Alien Insurer

Definition of "Alien insurer"

Insurance company formed according to the legal requirements of a foreign country. In order for an alien insurer to be able to carry on general operations and sell its products in a particular state in the United States, it must conform to that state's rules and regulations governing insurance companies.

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