PURPOSE: This rule implements the purposes of section 374.185, RSMo, and establishes uniform standards for the director appointing contract examiners to perform or assist in market conduct examinations pursuant to sections 374.202 to 374.207, RSMo.
(1) In any contract with qualified examiners necessary to perform a market conduct examination, the director shall specify- (A) The functions to be subject to the outsourcing;(B) The timelines for completion of the outsourced review;(C) Requirements for disclosure of the examiners' recommendations; and(D) Requirements for disclosure of the terms of the contracts with the outside consultants participating in the examination, including costs and fees/rates to be assessed to the company.(2) The director may contract pursuant to applicable state contracting procedures for such qualified contract examiners and actuaries and shall contract to provide reasonable compensation. All procurements must be awarded to the lowest and best bid as defined in section 34.040, RSMo. AUTHORITY: sections 374.045 and 374.205, RSMo 2000 and section 374.185, RSMo Supp. 2007.* Original rule filed April 1, 2008, effective Nov. 30, 2008. *Original authority: 374.045, RSMo 1967, amended 1993, 1995; 374.185, RSMo 2007; and 374.205, RSMo 1992, amended 1997, 1999.