New York Temporary Adjuster Permits "Governor Kathy Hochul today directed the Department of Financial Services to issue Temporary adjuster Permits to qualified out-of-state independent insurance adjusters, in order to expedite insurance claims in light of the winter storm impacting the Buffalo and... Read more
CFO Jimmy Patronis Activates Emergency Adjuster Licensing System to Aid in Hurricane Sally Recovery TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the Department of Financial Services’ emergency adjuster license system has been activated to support homeowners’ and businesses’ efforts to get back on their feet following the... Read more
Texas Department of Insurance Commissioner’s Bulletin # B-0008-20 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 Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration in... Read more
From fire to floods, recent natural disasters highlight the need for uniform claims adjustor licensing "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, it’s only natural that those affected would want... Read more
Bipartisan CLAIM Act Would Eliminate Consumer Barriers to Insurance Claims Bipartisan CLAIM Act Would Eliminate Consumer Barriers to Insurance Claims Morning Consult Full coverage Read more
CLAIM Act would allow for national independent adjuster licenses CLAIM Act would allow for national independent adjuster licenses Repairer Driven News (press release) (blog) Full coverage Read more
Legislators Introduce Bill To Change Adjuster Licensing In Florida LEGISLATORS INTRODUCE BILL TO CHANGE ADJUSTER LICENSING IN FLORIDA NEW PROPOSED LAW TO REQUIRE ADJUSTERS TO TAKE THE STATE TEST Currently, adjuster candidates who obtain an approved designation are exempt from taking the state licensing test. On February 24, 2015 two bills were introduced into... Read more
Declaration From The State Insurance Commissioner Regarding Assistance Of Nonresident Unlicensed Adjusters For Tropical Storm Ana As of October 15, 2014, Governor Neil Abercrombie signed an emergency proclamation in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Ana, which is forecast to impact the state this weekend, possibly as a hurricane. Read more
Declaration From The State Insurance Commissioner Regarding Assistance Of Nonresident Unlicensed Adjusters Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”) § 431:9-201(b), Insurance Commissioner Gordon I. Ito has determined that nonresident adjusters can operate in the state without a Hawaii license to assist with the anticipated amount of work that could be more than... Read more
Hawaii and Hurricanes “The last hurricane that hit Hawaii was Hurricane Iniki in 1992, and Kauai took the brunt of the damage,” said Insurance Commissioner Gordon Ito. “Hurricane Iniki caused almost $2 billion in damages, which is about $3 billion in today’s dollars. It can take just one major... Read more