In these regulations unless the context otherwise requires—

• “the Act” means the Standard Life Assurance Company Act 1991;

• “actuary” means any person appointed by the directors as actuary to the Company for the purposes of the [1982 c. 50.] Insurance Companies Act 1982;

• “chief executive” has the meaning assigned to those words by the Insurance Companies Act 1982 whether he be known as chief executive or otherwise;

• “corporation” includes any body of persons, corporate or unincorporated;

• “member” means a person who is a member of the Company under regulations 5 to 9 hereof;

• “person assured” means the person by whom a policy is effected with the Company;

• “secretary” means any person appointed by the directors to perform the duties of the secretary of the Company and shall include a joint or assistant secretary and any other duly authorised officer acting as secretary.

The [1978 c. 30.] Interpretation Act 1978 shall apply for the interpretation of the regulations as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

Unless the context otherwise requires, words or expressions defined in the Act, unless otherwise expressly defined by this regulation, shall have the same meaning in the regulations.