2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 22:1210.79 — Exemptions from examination

§1210.79.  Exemptions from examination

A.  An individual who applies for a claims adjuster license in this state who was previously licensed as a claims adjuster in another state based on a claims adjuster examination shall not be required to complete any prelicensing or examination.  This exemption is only available if the person is currently licensed in that state or if the application is received within twelve months of the cancellation of the applicant's previous claims adjuster license and if the prior state issues a certification that, at the time of cancellation, the applicant was in good standing in that state or the state's producer database records or records maintained by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), its affiliates, or subsidiaries, indicate that the adjuster is or was licensed in good standing.

B.  An individual licensed as a claims adjuster in another state based on a claims  adjuster examination who moves to this state shall make application within ninety days of establishing legal residence to become a resident claims adjuster licensee pursuant to R.S. 22:1210.75.  No prelicensing or examination shall be required of that person to obtain a claims adjuster license.

C.  On January 1, 2007, an individual who has been actively engaged in the business of adjusting insurance claims for at least three consecutive years in this state or has five total years of adjusting experience may apply to the commissioner for a license without passing the examination.  Such an individual shall submit to the commissioner of insurance satisfactory proof of claims adjusting experience.

D.  An individual who applies for a claims adjuster license in this state who was previously licensed as a claims adjuster in this state shall not be required to complete any prelicensing or examination.  This exemption is only available if the application is received within twelve months of the cancellation of the applicant's previous claims adjuster license in this state and if, at the time of cancellation, the applicant was in good standing in this state, and had passed the examination required by R.S. 22:1210.78.

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