(a) Each plan promulgated or prepared pursuant to G.S. 58-42-1 shall: (1) Give consideration to: a. The need for adequate and readily accessible coverage; b. Optional methods of improving the market affected; c. The inherent limitations of the insurance mechanism; d. The need for reasonable underwriting standards; and e. The requirement of reasonable loss prevention measures; (2) Establish procedures that will create minimum interference with the voluntary market; (3) Distribute the obligations imposed by the plan, and any profits or losses experienced by the plan, equitably and efficiently among the participating insurers; and (4) Establish procedures for applicants and participants to have their grievances reviewed by an impartial body. The filing and processing of a grievance pursuant to this subdivision does not stay the requirement for participation in a plan mandated by G.S. 58-42-10. (b) Each plan may, on behalf of its participants: (1) Issue policies of insurance to eligible applicants; (2) Underwrite, adjust, and pay losses on insurance issued by the plan; (3) Appoint a service company or companies to perform the functions enumerated in this subsection; and (4) Obtain reinsurance for any part or all of its risks. (1986, Ex. Sess., c. 7, s. 1; 1999-114, s. 1.)
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