HOW IS PP&CIGA TRIGGERED?
In order for PP&CIGA to become responsible for the claims liabilities of a member insurer in Pennsylvania, a court of competent jurisdiction must issue a liquidation order with a finding of insolvency of the insurer. The Department of Insurance or a court-appointed liquidator controls the assets of the estate of the insolvent insurer. PP&CIGA does not have direct access to the assets of the estate. PP&CIGA actually becomes a creditor against the estate.