Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1668 – Claims adjuster license examination
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1668
- Adjuster: means an individual who investigates or adjusts losses on behalf of an insurer as an independent contractor or as an employee of:
(a) An adjustment bureau;
(b) An association;
(c) A property and casualty producer;
(d) An independent contractor;
(e) An insurer; or
(f) A managing general agent. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1661
- Individual: means a natural person. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1661
A. An individual applying for a claims adjuster license under this Part shall pass a written examination unless exempt pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 22:1669, 1670, or 1671. The examination shall test the knowledge of the individual concerning the duties and responsibilities of a claims adjuster and the insurance laws and regulations of this state. Examinations required by this Section shall be developed and conducted under rules and regulations prescribed by the commissioner of insurance.
B. The commissioner of insurance may make arrangements, including contracting with one or more outside testing services for administering examinations and collecting the examination fees. The commissioner of insurance may require that the applicant pay the cost of the examination directly to the testing firm.
C. An individual who fails to appear for the examination as scheduled or fails to pass the examination may reapply for an examination and shall remit all required fees and forms before being rescheduled for another examination.
Acts 2006, No. 783, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; Redesignated from La. Rev. Stat. 22:1210.78 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.