In conducting the business and affairs of the company, the president may, subject to restrictions imposed by the board, carry out the policies and procedures established by the board and may:
A. enter into contracts of workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance;
B. sell annuities covering workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance;
C. decline to insure any risk that does not meet the minimum underwriting standards established by the board;
D. reinsure any risk or a part of a risk;
E. cause the payrolls or other operations of employers applying for insurance to the company to be inspected and audited;
F. make rules for the settlement of claims against the company;
G. contract, on the same basis as insurers, with health care providers, as defined in Section 52-4-1 NMSA 1978, for the treatment and care of workers entitled to benefits from the company;
H. make safety inspections of risks and furnish advisory services to employers on safety and health measures;
I. act for the company in collecting and disbursing money necessary to administer the company and conduct its business;
J. sign contracts and incur obligations, including revenue bonds, on behalf of the company;
K. perform all acts necessary to exercise power, authority or jurisdiction over the company to discharge its functions and fulfill its responsibilities, including the establishment of premium rates; and
L. conduct all business and affairs and perform all acts in carrying out his duties whether or not specifically designated in the Employers Mutual Company Act.
History: Laws 1990 (2nd S.S.), ch. 2, § 136.
Effective dates. — Laws 1990 (2nd S.S.), ch. 2, § 153 made Laws 1990 (2nd S.S.), ch. 2, § 136 effective January 1, 1991.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 52 - Workers' Compensation
Article 9 - Employers Mutual Company
Section 52-9-2 - Findings and purpose.
Section 52-9-4 - Employers mutual company created; organized as a domestic mutual insurance company.
Section 52-9-5 - Company's board of directors; appointment; powers.
Section 52-9-8 - Exclusion of state's liability.
Section 52-9-9 - Use of company assets.
Section 52-9-11 - Annual accountings; possible dividends and credits.
Section 52-9-12 - Amount of dividends or credits.
Section 52-9-13 - Ability of company to transact workers' benefits insurance.
Section 52-9-14 - Investment counsel.
Section 52-9-15 - Powers of company.
Section 52-9-16 - Powers of president.
Section 52-9-17 - Company audit.
Section 52-9-18 - Company assets.
Section 52-9-19 - Money and property of the company.
Section 52-9-20 - No state appropriation.
Section 52-9-21 - Exemption from and applicability of certain laws.
Section 52-9-23 - Annual report.