Illinois § 1585

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1585, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1585.

Record retention. (a) A public adjuster shall maintain a complete record of each transaction as a public adjuster. The records required by this Section shall include the following: (1) name of the insured; (2) date, location and amount of the loss; (3) a copy of the contract between the public adjuster and insured and a copy of the separate disclosure documents; (4) name of the insurer, amount, expiration date and number of each policy carried with respect to the loss; (5) itemized statement of the insured's recoveries; (6) itemized statement of all compensation received by the public adjuster, from any source whatsoever, in connection with the loss; (7) a register of all monies received, deposited, disbursed, or withdrawn in connection with a transaction with an insured, including fees transfers and disbursements from a trust account and all transactions concerning all interest bearing accounts; (8) name of public adjuster who executed the contract; (9) name of the attorney representing the insured, if applicable, and the name of the claims representatives of the insurance company; and (10) evidence of financial responsibility in a format prescribed by the Director. (b) Records shall be maintained for at least 7 years after the termination of the transaction with an insured and shall be open to examination by the Director at all times. (c) Records submitted to the Director in accordance with this Section that contain information identified in writing as proprietary by the public adjuster shall be treated as confidential by the Director and shall not be subject to the Freedom of Information Act. (Source: P.A. 103-216, eff. 1-1-24.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1585

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1585 cover?

Section 1585 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of Illinois law?

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