Current through 2024 Legislative Session
Section 26.1-26.9-03 - Sale of self-service storage insurance - Requirements1. At every location where self-service storage insurance is offered to occupants, the owner shall make available to occupants brochures or other written or electronic materials that: a. Disclose that self-service storage insurance may provide a duplication of coverage already provided by an occupant's homeowner's insurance policy, renter's insurance policy, or other source of coverage.b. State the purchase by the occupant of the self-service storage insurance offered by the owner is not required to lease a space at the self-service storage facility.c. Provide the actual terms of the self-service storage insurance coverage, or summarize the material terms of the insurance coverage, including: (1) The identity of the insurer;(2) The identity of the supervising entity;(3) The amount of any applicable deductible and how the deductible is to be paid;(4) Benefits of the coverage; and(5) Key terms and conditions of the coverage.d. Summarize the process for filing a claim.e. State an occupant that purchases self-service storage insurance may cancel enrollment for the occupant's coverage at any time, and the person paying the premium shall receive a refund of any applicable unearned premium.2. The written materials required by this section are not subject to filing or approval requirements with the commissioner.3. Self-service storage insurance may be provided under an individual policy or a commercial, corporate, group, or master policy. Form, policy, and rate filings for self-service storage insurance must be made with the commissioner in accordance with this chapter and section 26.1-30-19.4. Eligibility and underwriting standards for occupants electing to purchase self-service storage insurance coverage must be established for the self-service storage insurance program.5. The owner is exempt from the examination and education requirements in chapter 26.1-26.Amended by S.L. 2021 , ch. 227( SB 2078 ), § 6, eff. 8/1/2021.Added by S.L. 2019 , ch. 240( HB 1391 ), § 1, eff. 7/1/2019.