(a) The purposes of this chapter are to:
(1) require an insurer to maintain unencumbered assets in an amount equal to the insurer's policy reserve liabilities;
(2) provide preferential claims against assets in favor of an owner, beneficiary, assignee, certificate holder, or third-party beneficiary of an insurance policy; and
(3) prevent the pledge or encumbrance of assets in excess of certain amounts without a prior written order of the commissioner.
(b) This chapter and the powers granted and functions authorized by this chapter shall be exercised to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.