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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(A) The medical liability underwriting association created under section 3929.63 of the Revised Code may be dissolved, or its operations may be suspended, by rule of the superintendent of insurance adopted pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, upon a finding by the superintendent that the circumstances described in division (A) of section 3929.63 of the Revised Code no longer exist, or if the superintendent finds that the continued operation of the medical liability underwriting association undermines its statutory purpose or threatens its ability to meet its contractual obligations.
(B) In the case of any dissolution or suspension under division (A) of this section, the superintendent shall adopt rules pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code that establish standards and procedures for the fair and equitable cessation or suspension of operations, including rules that ensure the payment of all claims on policies issued and expenses incurred by the medical liability underwriting association. Rules adopted under this section may include rules relating to reinsurance. The remaining funds of the medical liability underwriting association shall be used for funding the medical liability underwriting association or for funding another medical malpractice initiative with the approval of the general assembly.
(C) If operations of the medical liability underwriting association are suspended, the superintendent may subsequently reactivate its operations by rule adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.
(D) The following persons shall not incur or suffer any liability to any person, by reason of actions taken in order to comply with this section:
(1) The medical liability underwriting association;
(2) The board of governors of the medical liability underwriting association or any member of the board;
(3) The agents or employees of the medical liability underwriting association;
(4) The superintendent;
(5) Any other state officer responsible for the care and custody of the funds of the medical liability underwriting association.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Ohio Revised Code Title XXXIX. Insurance § 3929.632 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/oh/title-xxxix-insurance/oh-rev-code-sect-3929-632/
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