§3410. Destruction of records
1. An insurer may destroy its obsolete records after expiration of such reasonable period after completion of the transactions to which they relate as the insurer may deem proper. The insurer may so destroy its closed files relating to losses and claims arising under its policies after the first to occur of the following events:
A. Completion of a regular examination of the insurer by the superintendent and to which the closed file was subject; or [PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
B. Expiration of 6 years after the file was duly closed. [PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
2. Records preserved on microfilm or other similar process and freely retrievable shall not be deemed to have been destroyed.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
3. This section shall not relieve the insurer of any responsibility or liability otherwise arising under law with respect to the existence and availability of any record.
[PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 132, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 585, §12 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 24-A: MAINE INSURANCE CODE
Subchapter 3: PROVISIONS APPLYING TO STOCK AND MUTUAL INSURERS
24-A §3408. Home office, records, assets to be in State; exceptions
24-A §3409. Vouchers for expenditures
24-A §3410. Destruction of records
24-A §3412. Officers; notice of change
24-A §3414. Management, commission, exclusive agency contracts
24-A §3415. Borrowed capital funds
24-A §3416. Dividends to stockholders
24-A §3417. Participating policies
24-A §3418. Dividends to policyholders
24-A §3419. Pension and other plans for employees and others
24-A §3420. Insurance benefits for employees and others
24-A §3421. Solicitation, insuring in other states
24-A §3422. Purchase of own shares by stock insurer