Ohio § 3929.632

§ 3929.632.

(A) The medical liability underwriting association created under section 3929.63 of the Revised Code may be dissolved, or its operations may be suspended, by rule of the superintendent

of insurance adopted pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, upon a finding

by the superintendent that the circumstances described in division (A) of section 3929.63 of the Revised Code no longer exist, or if the superintendent finds that the continued operation of the

medical liability underwriting association undermines its statutory purpose or threatens

its ability to meet its contractual obligations. (B) In the case of any dissolution or suspension under division (A) of this section,

the superintendent shall adopt rules pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code

that establish standards and procedures for the fair and equitable cessation or suspension

of operations, including rules that ensure the payment of all claims on policies issued

and expenses incurred by the medical liability underwriting association.  Rules adopted under this section may include rules relating to reinsurance.  The remaining funds of the medical liability underwriting association shall be used

for funding the medical liability underwriting association or for funding another

medical malpractice initiative with the approval of the general assembly. (C) If operations of the medical liability underwriting association are suspended, the

superintendent may subsequently reactivate its operations by rule adopted in accordance

with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code. (D) The following persons shall not incur or suffer any liability to any person, by reason

of actions taken in order to comply with this section: (1) The medical liability underwriting association; (2) The board of governors of the medical liability underwriting association or any member

of the board; (3) The agents or employees of the medical liability underwriting association; (4) The superintendent; (5) Any other state officer responsible for the care and custody of the funds of the

medical liability underwriting association.