Illinois § 45

§ 45.

Record keeping requirements. (a) The service contract provider shall keep accurate accounts, books, and records concerning transactions regulated under this Act. (b) The service contract provider's accounts, books, and records shall include the following: (1) copies of each type of service contract sold; (2) the name and address of each service contract holder, to the extent that the name and address has been furnished by the service contract holder; (3) a list of the locations where service contracts are marketed, sold, or offered for sale; and (4) written claims files which shall contain at least the date and description of claims related to the service contracts. (c) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Section, the service contract provider shall retain all records required to be maintained by Section 45 for at least 3 years after the specified period of coverage has expired. (d) The records required under this Act may be, but are not required to be, maintained on a computer disk or other record keeping technology. If the records are maintained in other than hard copy, the records shall be capable of duplication to legible hard copy at the request of the Director. (e) A service contract provider discontinuing business in this State shall maintain its records until it furnishes the Director satisfactory proof that it has discharged all obligations to service contract holders in this State. (Source: P.A. 99-78, eff. 7-20-15.)