State of Alaska, Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development, Division of Insurance…

Summary

The court held that the statute governing owner-controlled insurance programs applies only to programs involving construction projects and therefore does not regulate Alyeska's non-construction program. The court relied on the statute's plain language and definitions, concluding that legislative history and interpretive canons could not justify expanding the statute beyond its text. The court affirmed the superior court and declined to address the cross-appeal concerning a statutory exception.