# W. Va. Code § 33-26A-2: Purpose of article and association of insurers

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 33-26A-2
- **Heading:** Purpose of article and association of insurers
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 33 / Article 26A / Section 2

## Text

(a) The purpose of this article is to protect, subject to certain limitations, the persons specified in §33-26A-3(a) of this code against failure in the performance of contractual obligations, under life, health, and annuity policies, plans, or contracts specified in §33-26A-3(b) of this code, because of the impairment or insolvency of the member insurer that issued the policies, plans, or contracts.

(b) To provide this protection, an association of member insurers is created to pay benefits and to continue coverages as limited by this article, and members of the association are subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of this article.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-1 §33-26A-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-2 §33-26A-2. Purpose of article and association of insurers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-3 §33-26A-3. Scope of article; policies and contracts covered; exclusions; extent of liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-4 §33-26A-4. Construction of article.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-5 §33-26A-5. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-6 §33-26A-6. Creation of association; required accounts; supervision of commissioner; meetings and records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-7 §33-26A-7. Board of directors; members; vacancies; voting rights; appointment and reimbursement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-8 §33-26A-8. Powers and duties of association.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-9 §33-26A-9. Assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-10 §33-26A-10. Plan of operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-11 §33-26A-11. Duties and powers of commissioner of insurance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-12 §33-26A-12. Prevention of insolvencies; duties of commissioner; coordination with board of directors; duties of the board of directors; requested examinations; procedures and reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-13 §33-26A-13. Appointment of special deputy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 33-26A-14 §33-26A-14. Miscellaneous provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C33_A26A_S14.md)

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