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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In all cases of mutual debts or mutual credits between the insurer and another person in connection with any action or proceeding under this chapter, the credits and debts shall be set off and the balance only shall be allowed or paid, except as provided in subsection (b).
(b) No offset shall be allowed in favor of any such person where:
(1) The obligation of the insurer to the person would not, at the date of the entry of any liquidation order or otherwise, as provided in this chapter, entitle the person to share as a claimant in the assets of the insurer;
(2) The obligation of the insurer to the person was purchased by or transferred to the person with a view of its being used as an offset; or
(3) The obligation of the person is to pay an assessment levied against the subscribers of a reciprocal insurer, or is to pay a balance upon the subscription to the capital stock of a stock insurer.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 56. Insurance § 56-9-319 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-56-insurance/tn-code-sect-56-9-319/
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