(a) In the event of an emergency situation as declared by the commissioner, claims arising out of the emergency, catastrophe, disaster, or other similar occurrence may be adjusted by a nonlicensed adjuster upon registration with the commissioner if all of the following requirements are met:
(1) The work performed by the nonlicensed adjuster is under the active direction, control, charge, or management of a licensed adjuster or an insurer authorized to do business in this state.
(2) Registration with the commissioner is accomplished within 15 working days from the date on which the nonlicensed adjuster commences the claims adjusting activity in connection with the emergency situation.
(b) “Registration,” within the meaning of this section, shall mean a written letter to the commissioner, submitted by the supervising licensed adjuster or admitted insurer, naming the nonlicensed adjusters, identifying their adjuster licenses held in other jurisdictions, and stating when their claims adjusting activity commenced.
(c) Registration under this section is valid for a period of 180 days from the date of the registration letter. Before the lapse of that period, the commissioner may grant further 180-day extensions as he or she deems appropriate upon written request from the supervising licensed adjuster or the admitted insurer.
(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 707, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative July 1, 1997, by Sec. 8 of Ch. 707.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018