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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Upon request by the first named insured or such insured's authorized agent or broker, the insurer shall provide the following loss information, for the period of time coverage has been provided by the insurer or for five (5) years whichever is less, within fourteen (14) days of such request:
(1) Information on closed claims, including date and descriptions of occurrence, and payments; and
(2) Information on open claims, including date and description of occurrence, and amounts of any payments and loss reserves.
(b) Nothing in this section shall affect the confidentiality requirements pursuant to chapter 5-37.3 and to insurance regulations 99 (privacy of consumer financial information) and 100 (privacy of consumer health information) as promulgated by the department of business regulation.
(c) This section shall not apply to life, accident, health, personal automobile, homeowner's, dwelling and boat, personal recreational vehicles, personal excess liability, personal umbrella, or reinsurance policies.
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, loss reserve information for claims subject to a documented coverage dispute between the insurer and the insured need not be provided to the first named insured or such insured's authorized agent or broker.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 27. Insurance § 27-29-17.5. Insured's right to loss information - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-27-insurance/ri-gen-laws-sect-27-29-17-5/
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