Hawaii Declaration from the State Insurance Commissioner regarding assistance of nonresident independent adjusters due to fires across the state

"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 State. The Insurance Commissioner has decided to allow...

S.C. Private Flood Insurance Act Enacted, Aims to Make Flood Insurance More Accessible

From the September 30, 2020 Press Release "Columbia, S.C. – Monday, Governor Henry McMaster signed the South Carolina Private Flood Insurance Act into law (S. 882). This Act aims to foster innovative flood insurance coverage in South Carolina, allowing insurers the ability to...

Commissioner Donelon Reminds Policyholders They Are Subject to Only One Hurricane Deductible Per Season

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 more than one named-storm/hurricane deductible in...

Commissioner Lara urges insurance companies to cover wildfire property losses without requiring a home inventory

From the Press Release. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In response to California’s latest destructive fires, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is requesting that insurance companies help wildfire survivors who are overwhelmed with the task of navigating the claims process by providing...

Commissioner Lara urges insurance companies to cover reimbursement costs for those displaced during wildfires

News: 2020 Press Release For Release: September 3, 2020 Media Calls Only: 916-492-3566 Email Inquiries: cdipress@insurance.ca.gov Commissioner Lara urges insurance companies to cover reimbursement costs for those displaced during wildfires LOS ANGELES, Calif. — To...

Commissioner Lara Orders Insurance Data on Business Interruption Coverage to Assist California Small Businesses

From the Press Release ... "Commissioner Lara called on the insurance industry to assist small businesses facing layoffs and lost income due to business closures and government actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Insurance company responses to the data call are due by April 9,...

Identification of Water Damages in Adjusting Hurricane Claims for Water Losses Other Than Flood

.... In adjusting hurricane damage claims for homes within the 1968-1997 applicable residential code period, it is important that the inside of the walls be checked more carefully than newer construction to ensure that moisture hasn’t seeped into the walls that will eventually result...

California Insurance Commissioner issues emergency declaration to help fire survivors across the state

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 today declared an emergency situation, which allows...

Expedited Claim Handling Billing Grace Period Procedures for California Wildfires

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 billing grace periods to help residents and businesses...

November Wildfires: Notice of Shortage of Accommodations for Survivors

The California Department of Insurance has been informed by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CAL-OES) that, due to the recent wildfires, there is a shortage of available lodging in the disaster areas. CAL-OES is requesting that insurance companies, adjusters, and other...

Arizona Department of Insurance

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 of the following conditions (ARS §...

Notice Issued to Protect Oklahomans Who Have Earthquake Insurance

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Insurance Department is taking a proactive step to protect Oklahomans who buy earthquake insurance. Today the Department released a bulletin to property and casualty insurance companies to address important issues surrounding earthquake...

Alaska Independent Adjuster Licensing Information

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 required to hold an independent adjuster license in...

Alabama Independent Adjuster Requirements

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 damage payable under a contract of property,...

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.

NCDOI Bulletin 14-B-03

The purpose of this bulletin is to outline procedures your company will need to follow if a catastrophic event were to occur in North Carolina. NC Emergency Management staff will not allow any adjuster access to a declared disaster area unless the adjuster is carrying proper...

Texas HB 272 - Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association

Highlights from the Bill Deadline for Filing Claim: (1)require an insured to file a claim under the policy not later than the first anniversary of the date on which the damage or loss that is the basis of the claim occurs; The commissioner, on a showing of good cause by a...

Texas Department of Insurance Adjuster Page

Texas Department Insurance FAQ page concerning licensing

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