Bulletin Number 2024-02
Notice of Unusual Circumstance/Catastrophe Insurance Declaration for South Carolina for the purposes of Licensing Temporary Adjusters and Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraisers due to Severe Wind and Hailstorm on April 20, 2024
"Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”)§ 431:9-201(b), Insurance Commissioner Gordon I. Ito is issuing this declaration authorizing temporary assistance of nonresident independent adjusters due to fires across the...
10/8/2020 Louisiana DOI Press Release
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is reminding policyholders affected by Hurricane Laura and who may be affected by Hurricane Delta that the single season named-storm/hurricane deductible law prohibits a homeowner from paying...
Re: COVID-19: Suspension of certain licensing requirements and fees
The below is from the bulletin.
March 24, 2020
To: All TDI-regulated carriers, agents, adjusters, and licensees
Re: COVID-19: Suspension of certain licensing requirements and fees
On March 13, 2020, Governor...
California Senate Bill 240
SB 240, as amended, Dodd. Insurance Adjuster Act.
Existing law creates the Department of Insurance, headed by the Insurance Commissioner, and prescribes the department’s powers and duties. Existing law, the Insurance Adjuster Act, sets...
November 14, 2018 Press Release
Insurance Commissioner issues emergency declaration to help fire survivors across the state
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In the wake of the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history, Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones...
Source: California DOI
11/15/2018 Notice
In an effort to assist victims of the current wildfires throughout the state, Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is calling on all property insurance companies to implement emergency expedited claims handling procedures and...
Source: insurancebusinessmag.com
A new study has found that the current system of licensing regulations for independent claims adjusters is causing more harm than help for the industry.
The study, entitled “Breaking Down Barriers” by Pacific Research Institute,...
Insurers’ incorrect statements to fire victims lead regulator to issue formal notice
Notice requires insurers to make sure their staff are trained in California laws and rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones...
Source: The Hill
"As the nation continues to recover from the damage caused by hurricanes, floods and fires from coast to coast, we are reminded yet again that unforeseen, life-changing disasters can strike at any time. After the initial chaos subsides,...
Bipartisan CLAIM Act Would Eliminate Consumer Barriers to Insurance Claims Morning Consult
Full coverage
CLAIM Act would allow for national independent adjuster licenses Repairer Driven News (press release) (blog)
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WHO MUST BE LICENSED?
You (individual or business entity) must be an Arizona-licensed adjuster in order to act as an adjuster or to hold yourself out to act as an adjuster unless the scope of your activities is limited to one or more...
ALIGNMENT OF LICENSE EXPIRATION DATES
"The Texas Department of Insurance is implementing the provisions of SB 876, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015) that concern the alignment of license expiration dates. TDI will align individual...
NONRESIDENT PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER AFFIDAVIT
NONRESIDENT PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER AFFIDAVIT
The Texas Department of Insurance reminds all nonresident public insurance adjuster license holders that Insurance Code §4102.114 requires them to annually submit an affidavit on a form...
Source: Alabama Department of Insurance
For INITIAL Application: Effective December 15, 2015, ALL Individual Resident and Non-Resident Alabama applicants must submit proof of citizenship by clicking here before their license is issued. This will also apply to Amendments and Reinstatements.
Independent Adjuster
An independent adjuster represents the interests of the insurer.
You need an independent adjuster license to adjust claims on behalf of an insurer that is not your employer.
Reciprocal Nonresident License
You are...
Source: ALDOI
Definition
An "independent adjuster" is a person who, for compensation as an independent contractor or as an employee of an independent contractor, undertakes on behalf of an insurer to ascertain and determine the amount of any claim, loss, or...
Texas Department Insurance FAQ page concerning licensing