(215 ILCS 5/531.02) (from Ch. 73, par. 1065.80-2)
Sec. 531.02. Purpose. The purpose of this Article is to protect, subject to certain limitations, the persons specified in paragraph (1) of Section 531.03 against failure in the performance of contractual obligations, under life or health insurance policies, annuity contracts and health or medical care service contracts specified in paragraph (2) of Section 531.03, due to the impairment or insolvency of the insurer issuing such policies or contracts. To provide this protection, (1) an association of insurers is created to enable the guaranty of payment of benefits and of continuation of coverages, (2) members of the Association are subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of this Article, and (3) the Association is authorized to assist the Director, in the prescribed manner, in the detection and prevention of insurer impairments or insolvencies.
(Source: P.A. 86-753.)
Sections: Previous 531.01 531.01a 531.02 531.03 531.04 531.05 531.06 531.07 531.08 531.09 531.10 531.11 531.12 531.13 Next
Last modified: February 18, 2015