215 ILCS 120/3: Definitions.

For purposes of this Act unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

"Policyholders' Surplus" means a company's admitted assets less its liabilities, including its liability for an unearned premium reserve.

"Direct Premium Written" means those amounts charged policyholders pursuant to the company's rating schedules and plans currently in use, less return premiums.

"Gross Premium Written" means direct premium written plus assumed reinsurance premium.

"Assessment" means amounts levied to policyholders by action of the board of directors pursuant to the contingent liability clause contained in the bylaws.

"Net Premium Written" means direct premium written plus assumed reinsurance premium less ceded reinsurance premium.