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Statutes > Minnesota > 59A-79A > 60D > 60D_2160D.21 EXAMINATION.
Subdivision 1.Power of commissioner.
Subject to the limitation contained in this section and in addition to the powers that the commissioner has under chapter 60A relating to the examination of insurers, the commissioner shall also have the power to order any insurer registered under section 60D.19 to produce records, books, or other information papers in the possession of the insurer or its affiliates as are reasonably necessary to ascertain the financial condition of the insurer or to determine compliance with this chapter. In the event the insurer fails to comply with the order, the commissioner shall have the power to examine the affiliates to obtain the information.
Subd. 2.Use of consultants.
The commissioner may retain at the registered insurer's expense the attorneys, actuaries, accountants, and other experts not otherwise a part of the commissioner's staff that are reasonably necessary to assist in the conduct of the examination under subdivision 1. Any person so retained shall be under the direction and control of the commissioner and shall act in a purely advisory capacity.
Subd. 3.Expenses.
Each registered insurer producing for examination records, books, and papers pursuant to subdivision 1 is liable for and shall pay the expense of the examination in accordance with section 60A.03.
History:
1991 c 325 art 14 s 8
