2019 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 22 - Insurance
§1667. Catastrophe or emergency claims adjuster registration

RS 1667 - Catastrophe or emergency claims adjuster registration

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, 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. However, the commissioner shall establish procedures to register these individuals.

B. The commissioner may, without notice and hearing, revoke the privileges of an individual registered pursuant to this Section on grounds specified by R.S. 22:1672(A), and thereafter it shall be unlawful for the person to adjust any losses, claims, or damages in this state.

C. A catastrophe or emergency claims adjuster registration shall be effective for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty days. The commissioner 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. 22:821 and shall be payable to the commissioner 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; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1210.77 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2018, No. 16, §1.