(a) There shall be no liability on the part of, and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against, any member insurer or its agents or employees, the association or its agents or employees, members of the board of directors, or the commissioner or the commissioner’s representatives, for any action or omission by them in the performance of their powers and duties under this part.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 56-12-216

  • Association: means the Tennessee life and health insurance guaranty association created under §. See Tennessee Code 56-12-203
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of commerce and insurance. See Tennessee Code 56-12-203
  • Member insurer: means an insurer, health maintenance organization, or nonprofit hospital and medical service organization licensed or that holds a certificate of authority to transact in this state any kind of insurance or health maintenance organization business for which coverage is provided under §. See Tennessee Code 56-12-203
  • State: means a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and a United States possession, territory, or protectorate. See Tennessee Code 56-12-203
(b) This immunity shall extend to the participation in any organization of one (1) or more other state associations of similar purposes and to any such organization and its agents or employees.
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