Ala. Code § 27-2-53: Appointment of Chief as Receiver - Generally.

Upon the Commissioner of Insurance bringing delinquency proceedings against any insurer pursuant to this title, or other insurance laws of the state, the proper circuit court having jurisdiction thereof shall appoint the Chief of the Receivership Division as receiver of such impaired or insolvent insurer, or ancillary receiver if a foreign insurer is found to be impaired or insolvent.