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§ 83-23-1. Receivers

Whenever it shall appear to the commissioner of insurance of this state that any insurance company incorporated in this state, or incorporated out of this state but doing business herein, (1) is insolvent, or (2) is in such condition that its further transaction of business will be hazardous to its policyholders, to its creditors, or […]

§ 83-23-3. Certain receiverships dispensed with

In the event the company in receivership is a foreign company and a receiver has been appointed in the state of domicile of the impaired company, the court shall dispense with the Mississippi receivership unless the court is of the opinion that a Mississippi receivership will best serve the interest of Mississippi policyholders and claimants.

§ 83-23-5. Commissioner designated as receiver

In event of the appointment of a receiver of any insurance company, the chancery court having jurisdiction shall designate the commissioner of insurance as such receiver. He shall serve as such without compensation other than his regular salary, but the chancery court may authorize the payment of his actual expenses incurred, and may authorize the […]

§ 83-23-7. Powers of the court in receiverships

In the administration of any receivership of an insurance company hereunder, the chancery court having jurisdiction may make all necessary orders, including, among others, (1) an order or orders to rehabilitate such company, which may direct the receiver to take possession of the property of such company, conduct the business thereof, and take such steps […]

§ 83-23-9. Application of article

This article shall apply to original receiverships and to ancillary receiverships. This article shall apply to all insurance companies operating under the insurance laws of this state including stock, mutual, fraternal benefit, and reciprocal or interinsurance companies, and to all corporations operating under Sections 83-41-201 through 83-41-217.