Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.

(1) "Insurer" means any insurance company that, on or after July 1, 1986, possesses a certificate of authority to write property and casualty insurance within this state on a direct basis.

(2) "Day care insurance" means insurance coverage against the legal liability of the insured and against loss, damage, or expense incident to a claim arising out of the death or injury of any person as a result of negligence or malpractice in rendering professional service by any licensee.

(3) "Association" means the joint underwriting association established pursuant to the provisions of chapter 141, Laws of 1986.

(4) "Licensee" means any person or facility licensed to provide day care services pursuant to chapter 74.15 RCW.

(5) "Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner of the state of Washington.

(6) "Service insurer" means any insurance company designated by the association and approved by the commissioner to issue policies pursuant to this chapter.

(7) "Board" means the governing board of the association.