§ 56-6-1103. Availability of brochures or other written materials -- Offer on periodic basis -- Eligibility and underwriting standards.

TN Code § 56-6-1103 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) At every location where portable electronics insurance is offered to customers, brochures or other written materials shall be made available to a prospective customer that:

(1) Disclose 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 source of coverage;

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

(3) Summarize the material terms of the insurance coverage, including:

(A) The identity of the insurer;

(B) The identity of the supervising entity;

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

(D) Benefits of the coverage; and

(E) Key terms and conditions of coverage such as whether portable electronics may be repaired or replaced with similar make and model reconditioned or nonoriginal manufacturer parts or equipment;

(4) Summarize the process for filing a claim, including a description of how to return portable electronics and the maximum fee applicable in the event the enrolled customer fails to comply with any equipment return requirements; and

(5) State that the enrolled customer may cancel enrollment for coverage under a portable electronics insurance policy at any time and the person paying the premium shall receive a refund of any applicable unearned premium.

(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, 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 of portable electronics for its enrolled customers.

(c) Eligibility and underwriting standards for customers electing to enroll in coverage shall be established for each portable electronics insurance program.