An insurance company formed and capitalized through the sale of shares of stock. Those purchasing the stock are owners and share in the company's earnings through stock dividends declared by the company. Compare to Mutual Insurance Company.

a corporation that is engaged in the insurance business, has shareholders who are owners, has policyholders who are customers, and is operated for the exclusive benefit of the shareholders

a private for-profit corporation that is organized to sell insurance

A life insurance company owned by stockholders who elect a board to direct the company's management. Stock companies, in general, issue nonparticipating insurance, but may also issue participating insurance.

An insurance company with share capital. Management is directed by a board elected partly by the shareholders and partly by the participating policyholders, if any. The shareholders share in any company profits.

An insurance company that is owned by people who buy shares of the company's stock.

A company owned and controlled by stockholders and conducted for profit. It sets a premium charge for insurance, assuming all liabilities on a corporate basis. The owners of the business are paid the profits.

A company in which the legal ownership and control is vested in the stockholders.

An insurance company with capital in the form of stock, as opposed to a mutual insurance company (U.S.).

An insurance company owned by its stockholders who share in profits through earnings distributions and increases in stock value.

(See CAPITAL STOCK INSURANCE COMPANY)

An incorporated insurer with capital contributed by stockholders, to whom earnings are distributed as dividends on their shares.