Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 51: DOMESTIC MUTUAL ASSESSMENT INSURERS
24-A §3617. Assessment -- court review; adjustment of claims where no assessment made

§3617. Assessment -- court review; adjustment of claims where no assessment made
1.  Whenever the directors of a mutual assessment insurer make an assessment or call on its members for money, or by vote determine that there exists a necessity for such assessment or call, they, or any person interested in the insurer as an officer, policyholder or creditor, may file in the Superior Court in any county, a complaint praying the court to examine the assessment or call or to determine the necessity therefor and all matters connected therewith, and to ratify, amend or annul the assessment or call or to order that the same be made as law and justice may require.  
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
2.  The decision on such complaint, when filed by any party except the insurer, or a receiver, or the superintendent, shall rest in the discretion of the court.  
[PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
3.  Whenever the directors unreasonably neglect to make an assessment or call to satisfy an admitted or ascertained claim upon the insurer, any judgment creditor, or any person holding such admitted or ascertained claim, or the superintendent may make the application. Upon such application, if made by the directors, or upon order of court if made by application of any other party, the directors shall set forth the claims against the insurer, its assets and all other facts and particulars appertaining to the matter.  
[PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).

Structure Maine Revised Statutes

Maine Revised Statutes

TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE

Chapter 51: DOMESTIC MUTUAL ASSESSMENT INSURERS

24-A §3601. Scope of chapter

24-A §3602. Chapter exclusive

24-A §3603. Mutual assessment plans; definitions

24-A §3604. Insuring powers; reinsurance

24-A §3605. Formation of new assessment plan insurers

24-A §3606. Certificate of authority required

24-A §3607. Capital funds required; existing insurers

24-A §3608. Capital funds required; new mutual assessment insurers

24-A §3609. New assessment plan insurers; conversion

24-A §3610. Guaranty capital shares; dividends, investment, deposit, voting rights

24-A §3611. Guaranty capital shares; increase of paid-in capital

24-A §3612. Guaranty capital shares; deficiency and assessment

24-A §3613. Guaranty capital shares; retirement

24-A §3614. Notice of contingent liability; reduction

24-A §3615. Delivery, acceptance of policy

24-A §3616. Assessment; remedy if not paid

24-A §3617. Assessment -- court review; adjustment of claims where no assessment made

24-A §3618. -- order of notice to parties interested, and proceedings

24-A §3619. Proceedings before master or auditor

24-A §3620. -- when assessment final; costs; control of funds and payment of assessments

24-A §3621. -- assessment not sufficient; collection stayed by court

24-A §3622. Nonassessable policies; assessable, nonassessable liability

24-A §3623. Limit of risk

24-A §3624. Unearned premium reserve

24-A §3625. Directors' residence, compensation

24-A §3626. Annual statement by directors

24-A §3627. Agents; liability

24-A §3628. Agents -- licensing

24-A §3629. Other provisions applicable