(a) The expert panel must develop methods or models
for determining the extent to which a loss to insurable property,
as defined in Insurance Code §2210.004, may be or was incurred
as a result of wind, waves, tidal surges, or rising waters not caused
by waves or surges in the catastrophe area designated by the commissioner
in Insurance Code §2210.005.
(b) The expert panel must promptly respond to requests
for information from the commissioner or the commissioner's designee.
(c) The expert panel must transfer records of the data
and research it used to develop the methods or models described in
this section to the department, which must store the records.
(d) The department owns and retains ownership of data
the expert panel gathers in performing its duties under this section
and of the methods or models developed under this section.
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