Subd. 1. Generally.

The provider shall keep accurate accounts, books, and records concerning transactions regulated under this chapter.

1. (1) copies of each type of service contracts sold;
2. (2) the name and address of each service contract holder to the extent that the name and address have been furnished by the service contract holder;
3. (3) a list of the locations where service contracts are marketed, sold, or offered for sale; and
4. (4) written claims files which shall contain information regarding the services provided or claims payments for contracts that provide for payments or reimbursement, including at least the dates and description of claims related to the service contracts.

The provider's accounts, books, and records include the following:

Subd. 2. Retention.

1. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), the provider shall retain all records required to be maintained by this section for at least three years after the specified period of coverage has expired.
2. (b) A provider discontinuing business in this state shall maintain its records until it furnishes the commissioner satisfactory proof that it has discharged all obligations to contract holders in this state.

Subd. 3. Medium.

The records required by this chapter may be, but are not required to be, maintained on a computer disk or other record-keeping technology. If the records are maintained in other than hard copy, the records must be capable of duplication to legible hard copy at the request of the commissioner.