Section 400-B:3 - Records Required for Market Conduct PurposesI. An insurer or related entity licensed to do business in this state shall maintain its books, records, and documents in a manner so that the commissioner can readily ascertain during an examination the insurer's compliance with state insurance laws and rules and with the standards outlined in the NAIC Market Regulation Handbook, including, but not limited to, company operations and management, policyholder service, marketing, producer licensing, underwriting, rating, complaint/grievance handling, and claims practices.II. For a health insurer, the insurer or related entity shall maintain its books, records, and documents in a manner so that the practices of the insurer regarding network adequacy, utilization review, quality assessment and improvement, and provider credentialing may be ascertained during a market conduct examination.III. These records shall be retained for the current year plus 5 years.IV. The producer of record, if the insurer does not maintain such information, shall maintain a file for each policy sold, and the file shall contain all work papers and written communications in his or her possession pertaining to the policy documented therein. These records shall be retained for the current year plus 5 years.V. During an examination of the insurer, the insurer shall provide a copy of the written contract entered into with each third party vendor or service provider as requested by an examiner within the time frames set forth in RSA 400-B:10. 2005, 221:1. 2009, 178:3, eff. Sept. 11, 2009.