The association shall, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and the plan of operation with respect to medical liability insurance, have the power on behalf of its members to:
(1) Issue, or to cause to be issued, policies of insurance to applicants, including incidental coverages and subject to limits as specified in the plan of operation but not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for each claimant under one policy in any one year;
(2) Underwrite such insurance and adjust and pay losses with respect thereto, or appoint service companies to perform those functions;
(3) Assume reinsurance from its members; and
(4) Cede reinsurance.
(Acts 1975, No. 513, p. 1148, §7(4).)