Title 27
Insurance

Chapter 14.4
Uniform Insurers Liquidation Act

R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-14.4-5

§ 27-14.4-5. Administration of assets by receiver — Employment of deputies and personnel.

Upon taking possession of the assets of a delinquent insurer the domiciliary receiver shall, subject to the direction of the court, immediately proceed to conduct the business of the insurer or to take those steps authorized by the laws of this state for the purpose of liquidating, rehabilitating, reorganizing, or conserving the affairs of the insurer. In connection with delinquency proceedings the receiver may appoint one or more special deputies to act for him or her, and may employ any counsel, clerks, and assistants as he or she deems necessary. The compensation of the special deputies, counsel, clerks, or assistants and all of the expenses of taking possession of the delinquent insurer and of conducting the delinquency proceedings shall be fixed by the receiver, subject to the approval of the court, and shall be paid out of the funds or assets of the insurer. Within the limits of the duties imposed upon them, special deputies shall possess all of the powers given to, and, in the exercise of those powers, shall be subject to all of the duties imposed upon the receiver with respect to delinquency proceedings.

History of Section.
P.L. 1994, ch. 141, § 2.