As used in ORS 731.592 and 731.594, “insurer” includes, but is not limited to:

1. (1) An insurer, as defined in ORS 731.106.
2. (2) A health care service contractor, as defined in ORS 750.005, including, but not limited to, a health maintenance organization.
3. (3) A multiple employer welfare arrangement, as defined in ORS 750.301.
4. (4) A legal entity that is self-insured and provides insurance services to its employees.
5. (5) An insurer, as defined in ORS 656.005.
6. (6) An employer authorized under ORS chapter 656 to self-insure its workers’ compensation risk.
7. (7) A fraternal benefit society, as described in ORS 748.106.
8. (8) An insurance producer, as defined in ORS 731.104.

[1999 c.633 §2; 2003 c.364 §73; 2007 c.241 §25]