Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 321.4 - Books and records of reinsurance intermediary-brokers(a) For at least three years after expiration of each contract of reinsurance transacted by the RB with respect to first party coverages and for at least ten years after expiration of each contract of reinsurance transacted by the RB with respect to all other coverages, the RB will keep a complete record for each transaction showing all of the following: (1) The type of contract, limits, underwriting restrictions, classes or risks and territory.(2) Period of coverage, including effective and expiration dates, cancellation provisions and notice required of cancellation.(3) Reporting and settlement requirements of balances.(4) The rate used to compute the reinsurance premium.(5) Names and addresses of assuming reinsurers.(6) Rates of all reinsurance commissions, including the commissions on any retrocessions handled by the RB.(7) Related correspondence and memoranda.(9) Details regarding retrocessions handled by the RB, including the identity of retrocessionaires and percentage of each contract assumed or ceded.(10) Financial records, including, but not limited to, premium and loss accounts.(11) When the RB procures a reinsurance contract on behalf of a licensed ceding insurer: (i) directly from any assuming reinsurer written evidence that the assuming reinsurer has agreed to assume the risk; or(ii) if placed through a representative of the assuming reinsurer other than an employe, written evidence that such reinsurer has delegated binding authority to the representative.(b) The insurer shall have access and the right to copy and audit all accounts and records maintained by the RB related to its business in a form usable by the insurer.1921, May 17, P.L. 789, No. 285, art. VII, § 704, added 1992, July 9, P.L. 1469, No. 177, § 12, effective in 120 days.