1. Powers. For the specific purpose of exercising the responsibilities granted in this chapter and effectuating the purposes of this chapter, the company has the powers otherwise granted to a casualty insurer and may: A. Hire employees or enter into contracts relating to the administration of a workers' compensation insurer; [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).] B. Declare a dividend when there is an excess of assets over liabilities and surplus requirements established in this Title; and [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).] C. Enter into agreements to reinsure all or part of the company's exposure to loss and to otherwise limit the risk to the company and manage its financial condition. [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).] 2. Assessments; plan of operation. The board shall: A. Assess policyholders to cover its expenses, claims, obligations and other funding needs consistent with this chapter and Title; and [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).] B. Develop and file with the superintendent for review and approval a plan of operation and any amendments to a plan of operation necessary or suitable to ensure the fair, reasonable and equitable administration of the company. [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).] [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. C, §8 (NEW).]
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