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ID S1269

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Human Resources Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 41-3608 to authorize the insurance guaranty association to provide claims handling services to run-off insurers, subject to director approval.

  • Requires that all association expenses related to run-off claims handling services be fully reimbursed by the run-off insurer.

  • Specifies that normal guaranty fund defenses do not apply to run-off claim handling and no guaranty fund assets may be used for run-off claim or expense payment.

  • Provides immunity from liability for member insurers, the association, its agents, employees, board of directors, and their representatives for actions taken in performing run-off claims handling activities.

  • Defines "run-off insurer" as a property and casualty insurer with total adjusted capital below authorized or mandatory control level risk-based capital thresholds that has ceased or will cease writing new insurance policies.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that the association may provide claims handling services to run-off insurers.

INSURANCE

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/13/14 Session Law Chapter 89 Effective: 07/01/2014

3/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Business2/24/2014
Judiciary and Rules1/31/2014

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