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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 7702. (1) The purpose of this chapter is to protect, subject to certain limitations, persons specified in section 7704(1) 1 against failure in the performance of contractual obligations under insurance policies and annuity contracts specified in section 7704(2) because of the impairment or insolvency of the insurer issuing the policies or contracts. To provide this protection:
(a) An association of insurers is created to enable the guaranty of payment of benefits and continuation of coverages as limited in this chapter.
(b) Members of the association are subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of this chapter.
(c) The association is authorized to assist the commissioner, in the prescribed manner, in the detection and prevention of insurer impairments or insolvencies.
(2) This chapter shall be construed to execute the purposes provided in subsection (1).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 500. Insurance Code of 1956 § 500.7702 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-500-insurance-code-of-1956/mi-comp-laws-500-7702/
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