Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 48 Insurance - Section 48.17.380 Adjusters -- Qualifications for license

§ 48.17.380. Adjusters -- Qualifications for license

The commissioner shall license as an adjuster only an individual, firm, or corporation which has otherwise complied with this code therefor and the individual or responsible officer of the firm or corporation has furnished evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that he is qualified as follows:

(1) Is eighteen or more years of age.

(2) Is a bona fide resident of this state, or is a resident of a state which will permit residents of this state to act as adjusters in such other state.

(3) Is a trustworthy person.

(4) Has had experience or special education or training with reference to the handling of loss claims under insurance contracts, of sufficient duration and extent reasonably to make him competent to fulfill the responsibilities of an adjuster.

(5) Has successfully passed any examination as required under this chapter.

(6) If for a public adjuster's license, has filed the bond required by RCW 48.17.430.

[1981 c 339 § 15; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 48; 1947 c 79 § .17.38; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.17.38.]

Notes:
     Severability -- 1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.

     RCW 48.17.380

Adjusters Qualifications for license Bond. (Effective July 1, 2009.)

The commissioner shall license as an adjuster only an individual or business entity which has otherwise complied with this code therefor and the individual or responsible officer of the business entity has furnished evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the individual or responsible officer of the business entity is qualified as follows:

(1) Is eighteen or more years of age.

(2) Is a bona fide resident of this state, or is a resident of a state which will permit residents of this state to act as adjusters in such other state.

(3) Is a trustworthy person.

(4) Has had experience or special education or training with reference to the handling of loss claims under insurance contracts, of sufficient duration and extent reasonably to make the individual or responsible officer of the business entity competent to fulfill the responsibilities of an adjuster.

(5) Has successfully passed any examination as required under this chapter.

(6) If for a public adjuster's license, has filed the bond required by RCW 48.17.430.

[2007 c 117 § 18; 1981 c 339 § 15; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 48; 1947 c 79 § .17.38; Rem. Supp. 1947 §45.17.38 .]

Notes:
     Severability -- 1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.

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