Administration of Claims. (a) Subject to subparagraph (e), each member shall be responsible for the investigation, settlement or defense, and appeal of any claim made, suit brought, or proceeding instituted against the member arising out of a loss. (b) PRISM may develop standards for the administration of claims for each insurance program of PRISM so as to permit oversight of the administration of claims by the members. (c) Each participating member shall give PRISM timely written notice of claims in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws and the applicable program Memorandum of Coverage. (d) A member shall not enter into any settlement involving liability of PRISM without the advance written consent of PRISM. (e) PRISM, at its own election and expense, shall have the right to participate with a member in the settlement, defense, or appeal of any claim, suit or proceeding, which, in the judgment of PRISM, may involve liability of PRISM.
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Administration of Claims. (a) Subject to subparagraph (e), each member shall be responsible for the investigation, settlement or defense, and appeal of any claim made, suit brought, or proceeding instituted against the member arising out of a loss.
(b) PRISM may develop standards for the administration of claims for each insurance program of PRISM so as to permit oversight of the administration of claims by the members.
(c) Each participating member shall give PRISM timely written notice of claims in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws and the applicable program Memorandum of Coverage.
(d) A member shall not enter into any settlement involving liability of PRISM without the advance written consent of PRISM.
(e) PRISM, at its own election and expense, shall have the right to participate with a member in the settlement, defense, or appeal of any claim, suit or proceeding, proceeding which, in the judgment of PRISM, may involve liability of PRISM.
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Sources: Joint Powers Agreement, Joint Powers Agreement