South Dakota Codified Laws 34-32A-3. Information required of insurer by governmental agency investigating fire loss
Any authorized agency may, in writing, require the insurance company at interest to release to the requesting agency all relevant information or evidence deemed important to the authorized agency which the company may have in its possession relating to the fire loss in question. Relevant information may include, without limitation:
(1) Pertinent insurance policy information relevant to the fire loss under investigation and any application for such policy;
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-32A-3
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Policy premium payment records which are available;
(3) History of previous claims made by the insured; and
(4) Material relating to the investigation of the loss, including statements of any person, proof of loss, and any other evidence relevant to the investigation.
Source: SL 1979, ch 240, § 2.