(a) An insurer's insolvency protection shall be applicable only to accidents occurring during a policy period in which its insured's uninsured motorist coverage is in effect when the liability insurer of the tortfeasor becomes insolvent within one (1) year after an accident.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any insurer from affording insolvency protection under terms and conditions more favorable to its insureds than is provided in this subchapter.