Sec. 8101.
(1) This chapter shall not be interpreted to limit the powers granted the commissioner by other provisions of this code.
(2) This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purpose stated in subsection (3).
(3) The purpose of this chapter is the protection of the interests of insureds, claimants, creditors, and the public with minimum interference with the normal prerogatives of the owners and managers of insurers, through the following:
(a) Early detection of potentially dangerous conditions in an insurer and prompt application of appropriate corrective measures.
(b) Improved methods for rehabilitating insurers, involving the cooperation and management expertise of the insurance industry.
(c) Enhanced efficiency and economy of liquidation to minimize legal uncertainty and litigation.
(d) Equitable apportionment of unavoidable loss.
(e) Lessening the problems of interstate rehabilitation and liquidation by facilitating cooperation between states in the liquidation process and by extending the scope of personal jurisdiction over debtors of the insurer outside this state.
(f) Regulation of the insurance business relating to delinquency procedures and rules on the entire insurance business.
(4) This chapter does not apply to insurers that are subject to delinquency proceedings commenced prior to January 1, 1990. Delinquency proceedings commenced prior to January 1, 1990, shall be conducted pursuant to former chapter 78.
History: Add. 1989, Act 302, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 1990 Popular Name: Act 218
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-81 - Chapter 81 Supervision, Rehabilitation, and Liquidation (500.8101...500.8160)
Section 500.8101 - Construction and Purpose of Chapter.
Section 500.8102 - Applicability of Proceedings Authorized by Chapter.
Section 500.8103 - Definitions.
Section 500.8104 - Commencement of Delinquency Proceeding; Jurisdiction; Stay of Proceedings.
Section 500.8105 - Receiver; Application for Relief.
Section 500.8107 - Official Bonds.
Section 500.8108a - Prohibited Conduct by Insurer.
Section 500.8110 - Seizure Order.
Section 500.8111 - Confidentiality; Exception; “Third Parties” Defined.
Section 500.8112 - Rehabilitation of Insurer; Petition; Grounds.
Section 500.8117 - Liquidation of Domestic or Alien Insurer; Basis.
Section 500.8120 - Dissolution of Corporation.
Section 500.8122 - Notice of Liquidation; Filing Claims; Changes of Address.
Section 500.8123 - Notice by Agent to Policyholder; Report of Compliance; Penalty; Waiver.
Section 500.8129 - Claim of Creditor; Allowance; Excused Late Filing.
Section 500.8130 - Setoff or Counterclaim.
Section 500.8139 - Denial of Claim; Filing of Objections; Hearing; Notice.
Section 500.8140 - Subrogation to Rights of Creditor; Distribution; Excess Received by Creditor.
Section 500.8141a - Payment of Special Deposit Claims; Priority; Transfer of Special Deposits.
Section 500.8144 - Distributions; Manner of Payment; Distribution of Assets in Kind.
Section 500.8145 - Disposition of Unclaimed or Withheld Funds.
Section 500.8146 - Application for Discharge.
Section 500.8147 - Petition to Reopen Proceedings.
Section 500.8148 - Retention or Destruction of Records.
Section 500.8150 - Conservator.
Section 500.8152 - Vesting of Title in Domiciliary Liquidator or Commissioner; Filing Claims.
Section 500.8154 - Institution of Proceedings Under MCL 500.8109 to 500.8111.
Section 500.8155 - Filing of Claims; Proof; Conclusiveness of Final Allowance of Claims.
Section 500.8157 - Prohibited Action or Proceeding.
Section 500.8159 - Failure to Transfer Assets.
Section 500.8160 - Repealed. 2001, Act 143, Imd. Eff. Oct. 26, 2001.