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TITLE 28INSURANCE
PART 1TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
CHAPTER 15SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE
SUBCHAPTER BSURPLUS LINES AGENTS
RULE §15.108Recordkeeping

(a) In order to provide for basic uniformity in recordkeeping requirements, and to make it possible for TDI to make a complete and accurate examination of the surplus lines agent's records, the following insurance and accounting records must be established and maintained by each surplus lines agent:

  (1) a policy register;

  (2) a contract file;

  (3) general books of account;

  (4) a list of all agreements entered into with a managing underwriter under Insurance Code §225.006(c) and copies of the agreements; and

  (5) any other insurance and accounting records as are necessary to properly and promptly service Texas policyholders and provide required information to TDI.

(b) The surplus lines agent's records and accounts relating to surplus lines insurance that are required to be kept by the Insurance Code and this chapter are subject to examination by TDI and the comptroller at all times and without notice. These records and accounts must be available for inspection and review by TDI for five years following the expiration or termination of the insurance contract, unless specified otherwise in the Insurance Code.


Source Note: The provisions of this §15.108 adopted to be effective December 30, 2018, 43 TexReg 8455

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