Learn About the Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) All unclaimed funds subject to distribution in accordance with § 27-14.3-46 remaining in the liquidator's hands when he or she is ready to apply to the court for discharge, including the amount distributable to any creditor, shareholder, member, or other person who is unknown or cannot be found, shall be deposited with the general treasurer, and shall be paid without interest except in accordance with § 27-14.3-46 to the person entitled to the funds or his or her legal representative upon satisfactory proof to the general treasurer of his or her right to the funds. Any amount on deposit not claimed within one year from the discharge of the liquidator shall be deemed to have been abandoned and shall be escheated without formal escheat proceedings and be deposited with the general treasurer.
(b) All funds withheld under § 27-14.3-41 and not distributed shall upon discharge of the liquidator be deposited with the general treasurer and paid by him or her in accordance with § 27-14.3-46. Any sums remaining which under § 27-14.3-46 would revert to the undistributed assets of the insurer shall be transferred to the general treasurer and become the property of the state under subsection (a) of this section, unless the commissioner, in his or her discretion, petitions the court to reopen the liquidation under § 27-14.3-51.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 27. Insurance § 27-14.3-49. Unclaimed and withheld funds - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-27-insurance/ri-gen-laws-sect-27-14-3-49/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)