44-8505. Brochure or written material; available to customer; contents; certificate of insurance; powers of insurer.

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(1)At each location at which portable electronics insurance is offered to a customer, a brochure or other written material shall be available to the customer which:

(a)Discloses the fact that portable electronics insurance may provide a duplication of coverage already provided by a customer's homeowner's insurance policy, renter's insurance policy, or other similar insurance coverage;

(b)States that the enrollment by the customer in a portable electronics insurance coverage program is not required in order to purchase or lease portable electronics or services;

(c)Summarizes the material terms of the portable electronics insurance, including:

(i)The identity of the insurer;

(ii)The identity of the supervising entity;

(iii)The amount of any applicable deductible and how it is to be paid;

(iv)The benefits of the coverage; and

(v)The key terms and conditions of the coverage, including whether portable electronics may be repaired or replaced with a similar reconditioned make or model or with nonoriginal manufacturer parts or equipment;

(d)Summarizes the process for filing a claim, including a description of how to return the portable electronics and the maximum fee applicable if the customer fails to comply with any equipment return requirements; and

(e)States that the customer may cancel enrollment for portable electronics insurance coverage at any time and receive any applicable unearned premium refund on a pro rata basis.

(2)Portable electronics insurance may be offered on a month-to-month or other periodic basis as a group or master commercial inland marine policy issued to a vendor for its covered customers. A covered customer who elects to enroll for coverage shall receive a certificate of insurance and an explanation of coverage or instructions on how to obtain such materials upon request.

(3)Eligibility and underwriting standards for customers who elect to enroll in portable electronics insurance coverage shall be established by the insurer for each portable electronics insurance program.