The purpose of this chapter is to protect, subject to certain limitations, the persons specified in subsection 4173(a) of this chapter against failure in the performance of contractual obligations under life, health, and annuity policies, plans, and contracts specified in subsection 4173(b) of this chapter, due to the impairment or insolvency of the member insurer that issued such policies, plans, or contracts. To provide this protection:
8 V.S.A. § 4172