N.Y. Insurance Law § 7610: Defense of claims

§ 7610. Defense of claims. (a) The superintendent may, in his

discretion, designate or appoint a duly authorized representative to

appear before any court or other body or official having jurisdiction

and defend any action or proceeding against principals or assureds on

insurance policies or bonds issued to them where the insurer has become

insolvent or unable to meet its insurance obligations. The

superintendent shall have, as of the date of such insolvency or

inability to meet its insurance obligations, only the rights which the

insurer would have had if not insolvent or unable to meet its insurance

obligations.

(b) For the purposes of this section, the superintendent shall have

power to employ such counsel, clerks and assistants as may be necessary.