§ 27-10-9. Investigative and subpoena powers.
(a) The insurance commissioner shall have the power to examine and investigate into the affairs of every person engaged in the business of negotiating adjustments of insurance claims and claims under fidelity and surety bonds.
(b) The insurance commissioner, upon a hearing, may administer oaths, examine and cross examine witnesses, and receive oral and documentary evidence, and shall have the power to subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, and require the production of books, papers, records, correspondence, or other documents which the commissioner deems relevant to the inquiry.
History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3790, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 27-10-9.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-10 - Claim Adjusters
Section 27-10-1. - Purpose and scope.
Section 27-10-1.1. - Definitions.
Section 27-10-1.2. - License required.
Section 27-10-2. - Persons exempt.
Section 27-10-3. - Issuance of license.
Section 27-10-4. - Veteran’s license.
Section 27-10-6. - Examination. [Effective until January 1, 2023.]
Section 27-10-7. - Exemptions from examination.
Section 27-10-7.1. - Nonresident license reciprocity. [Effective until January 1, 2023.]
Section 27-10-8. - Emergency licenses.
Section 27-10-9. - Investigative and subpoena powers.
Section 27-10-10. - Orders for discontinuance of unlawful practices.
Section 27-10-11. - Penalty for violations.
Section 27-10-12. - License denial, nonrenewal, or revocation.
Section 27-10-13. - Rules and regulations.