Proprietary Insurer


Definition of "Proprietary insurer"

For-profit insurance company, such as a mutual or stock company or Lloyd's of London association. Proprietary insurers contrast with cooperative insurers, or Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans, or fraternal life insurance organizations.



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