Louisiana § RS 22:1705 - Record retention
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:1705 — Record retention, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 22:1705. 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) Copy of the contract between the public adjuster and insured.
(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(7) A register of all monies received, deposited, disbursed, or withdrawn in connection with a transaction with an insured.
(8) Name of the public adjuster who executed the contract.
(9) Name of the attorney representing the insured, if applicable, and the name of the claims representative of the insurance company.
(10) Evidence of financial responsibility in a format prescribed by the commissioner of insurance.
B. Records shall be maintained for at least five years after the termination of the transaction with an insured and shall be open to examination by the commissioner of insurance at all times.
Acts 2006, No. 806, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1210.105 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 22:1705
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:1705 cover?
Section RS 22:1705 ("Record retention") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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