I am just starting out in the business and have some training, and received most of licenses in the South, Southeast and "hurricane states" - except for Alabama. My home state is Texas.
The administrator in the State of Alabama office said that I have to send in an "...Alabama address for records purposes. The address you provide will only be used for service of process in the event it is ever needed..."
I explained that I was new to the claims business and that I live in Texas, and that I have not done any claims work, have no Alabama business contacts, and was trying to get my licenses in order -- before I contact cat claims companies about the possibility of work -- at a later date.
He said that I have to adhere to these laws, that these laws have been on the books for many years, even though friends that have been in the business for two-to- several years do not remember this law.
So far, Alabama is the only state with these guidelines.
I need to get a business address (they won't accept PO box numbers) by the 21st, or I lose my application fee costs and don't get the license.
Does anyone know of another new cat claim person that has dealt with this, and do you have any suggestions?
Thanks,
SJS