Oregon Revised Statutes Insurance § 735.220

After finding under ORS 735.215 that there is a need in Oregon for a joint underwriting association, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may form and put into operation a temporary, nonprofit, nonexclusive joint underwriting association constituting a legal entity separate and distinct from its members for commercial liability insurance subject to the conditions and limitations contained in the Insurance Code. All funds and reserves of the association shall be separately held and invested.