Texas Insurance Code 463.257 – Imposition of Lien or Moratorium
Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 463.257
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
To carry out the association’s duties under this chapter and with the court’s approval, the association may:
(1) impose a permanent policy or contract lien in connection with any guarantee, assumption, or reinsurance agreement if the association determines that:
(A) the amounts that may be assessed under this chapter are insufficient to ensure full and prompt performance of the association’s duties under this chapter; or
(B) adverse economic or financial conditions affecting member insurers make imposition of the lien in the public interest; or
(2) in addition to any contractual provision for deferral of cash or policy loan value, impose a temporary moratorium or lien on payment of cash values and policy loans or the exercise of any other right to withdraw money held in connection with a policy or contract.