230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-20-05-10.8

Current through December 3, 2024
Section 230-RICR-20-05-10.8 - Questionnaire
A. Each insurer to which this Regulation applies shall utilize a survey based on the questionnaire included hereto as § 10.10 of this Part. Insurers may customize the questionnaire with formatting; however, the substance must be in accordance with § 10.10 of this Part.
B. Insurers shall specify a date upon which the questionnaire must be returned to the insurer. The date specified must grant at least thirty (30) days notice for response.
C. Insurers may allow Full Collision Repair Auto Body Facilities to respond electronically (e.g. by email); however, insurers must allow response by hard copy if the Full Collision Repair Auto Body Facility does not consent to electronic submission.
D. Insurers may reject any questionnaire that is not properly completed or does not provide the full information requested and are not required to provide notification to the Full Collision Auto Body Facility. Insurers shall keep detailed records for such rejection to allow audit by the Department. Insurers may be ordered by the Department to consider any questionnaire so "rejected" to be accepted if the Department finds that enough information has been provided to allow for consideration of the questionnaire. All questionnaires and all other information regarding the survey shall be maintained by the insurer for a minimum of five years.

230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-20-05-10.8