2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 22:1210.77 — Catastrophe or emergency claims adjuster registration

§1210.77.  Catastrophe or emergency claims adjuster registration

A.  In the event of a catastrophe or an emergency, no adjuster's license shall be required for an individual who is employed or retained by an insurer and brought into this state for the purpose of investigating or making adjustment of losses resulting from the catastrophe or emergency.  Notwithstanding, the commissioner of insurance shall establish procedures to register all such individuals.

B.  The commissioner of insurance may, without notice and hearing, revoke the privileges of an individual registered pursuant to this Section on grounds specified by R.S. 22:1210.82(A), and thereafter it shall be unlawful for any such person to adjust any such losses, claims, or damages in this state.

C.  A catastrophe or emergency claims adjuster license shall be effective for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty days.  The commissioner of insurance may extend the term for an additional period of ninety days.

D.  The fee for the catastrophe or emergency registration shall be as set forth in R.S. 22:1078 and shall be payable to the commissioner of insurance within ten days of the submission of the registration.

E.  The registration requirements of this Section shall not apply to a producer of an insurer or a licensed employee of a producer that adjusts undisputed claims or losses under specific authority from the insurer and solely under policies issued by the insurer.

Acts 2006, No. 783, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.