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What type of insurance company is established under the laws of a state other than Tennessee?

  1. Domestic

  2. Foreign

  3. Mutual

  4. Reciprocal

The correct answer is: Foreign

A foreign insurance company is one that is licensed and operates in a state other than the one in which it was originally established. When an insurance company is incorporated in a specific state, it is referred to as a domestic insurance company. Conversely, any insurance company operating in a given state that was formed under the laws of another state is classified as foreign. This distinction is essential for understanding regulatory compliance, taxation, and operational jurisdiction for insurance companies operating across state lines. Mutual refers to a type of insurance company owned by its policyholders, and reciprocal describes a model involving exchanges of insurance contracts among members of a group. These terms relate to the ownership structure and operation of the insurance entities rather than their geographic classification, making them less relevant to the question regarding a company's state of origin.