33-17-1202. Purpose. The purposes of this part are to:

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Terms Used In Montana Code 33-17-1202

  • Adjuster: means a person who, on behalf of the insurer, for compensation as an independent contractor or as the employee of an independent contractor or for a fee or commission investigates and negotiates the settlement of claims arising under insurance contracts or otherwise acts on behalf of the insurer. See Montana Code 33-17-102
  • Consultant: means an individual who for a fee examines, appraises, reviews, evaluates, makes recommendations, or gives advice regarding an insurance policy, annuity, or pension contract, plan, or program. See Montana Code 33-17-102

(1)protect insurance consumers and dedicated insurance producers, adjusters, public adjusters, and consultants by requiring continuing education for insurance producers, adjusters, public adjusters, and consultants;

(2)better educate insurance producers, adjusters, public adjusters, and consultants about changes in insurance law, products, ethical conduct as an insurance producer, adjuster, or consultant, marketing, and management; and

(3)provide standards for the qualification of instructors, courses, and materials.