To provide protection for persons covered under section 38a-860, subject to certain limitations, against failure in the performance of contractual obligations under life, health and annuity policies, plans or contracts specified in section 38a-860 due to the impairment of the insurer issuing such policies, plans or contracts, an association of member insurers is created to enable the guaranty of payment of benefits and of continuation of coverages. Members of the association are subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of sections 38a-858 to 38a-875, inclusive, and the association is authorized to assist the commissioner in the prescribed manner in the detection and prevention of insurer impairments.

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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 38a-859

  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
  • Commissioner: means the Insurance Commissioner. See Connecticut General Statutes 38a-1