The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.(1) Agency--The State Board of Insurance, consisting of the board, the commissioner, all divisions and departments, including the Fire Marshal's Office, and employees thereof.(2) Applicant--Any individual, proprietorship, partnership, association, cooperative, corporation, nonprofit organization, or any other organization that has made a permit application with the State Board of Insurance.(3) Board--The three-member State Board of Insurance.(4) Commissioner--The commissioner of insurance.(5) Filing fee--The fee paid for filing a permit application with the agency.(6) Fire marshal--The state fire marshal.(7) HMO--Health maintenance organization.(8) Permit--Any license, certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization issued by the State Board of Insurance that must be obtained by a person to engage in a particular business.