Title 22, Insurance

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La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1660.7 Confidentiality; documents and information; exceptions
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§1660.7. Confidentiality; documents and information; exceptions Information provided to the commissioner by a pharmacy services administrative organization pursuant to R.S. 22:1660.2(B) and 1660.3, as well as the terms and conditions of any contract between a pharmacy services ad…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1660.8 Rules and regulations
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§1660.8. Rules and regulations The commissioner may adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as are necessary to implement this Part. Acts 2021, No. 192, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1660.9 Duties and responsibilities; nonimposition of liability; rulemaking authority
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§1660.9. Duties and responsibilities; nonimposition of liability; rulemaking authority A. A pharmacy services administrative organization that contracts with a pharmacy to perform any activity related to prescription drug benefits or to act as the pharmacy's agent is obligated to…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1661 Definitions
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§1661. Definitions As used in this Part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions shall be applicable: (1) "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 a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1662 General exemptions
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§1662. General exemptions This Part does not apply to: (1) An attorney at law admitted to practice in this state, when acting in his professional capacity as an attorney. (2)(a) An employee of an insurer who is not regularly engaged in the adjustment or investigation of insurance…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1663 License required
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§1663. License required A. A person shall not act or hold himself out as a claims adjuster in this state unless the person is licensed as a claims adjuster in accordance with this Part. B. A business entity acting as a claims adjuster is required to obtain a claims adjuster licen…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1664 Application for claims adjuster license
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§1664. Application for claims adjuster license A. Any person who is either employed or contracts to perform services in Louisiana as an adjuster shall obtain a license to do so from the Department of Insurance. A person applying for a claims adjuster license shall make applicatio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1665 Resident license
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§1665. Resident license A. Before issuing a claims adjuster license to an applicant pursuant to this Section, the commissioner of insurance shall find that the applicant: (1) Is eligible to designate this state as his home state or is a nonresident who is not eligible for a licen…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1666 Limited claims adjuster license
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§1666. Limited claims adjuster license A. If considered necessary by the commissioner of insurance, the department may issue a limited claims adjuster license to an applicant in the manner otherwise provided for the issuance of a license under this Part. B. The claims adjuster li…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1667 Catastrophe or emergency claims adjuster registration
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§1667. Catastrophe or emergency claims adjuster registration A.(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, in the event of a catastrophe or an emergency, no adjuster's license shall be required for an individual who is employed or retained by an insurer and br…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1668 Claims adjuster license examination
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§1668. Claims adjuster license examination A. An individual applying for a claims adjuster license under this Part shall pass a written examination unless exempt pursuant to R.S. 22:1669, 1670, or 1671. The examination shall test the knowledge of the individual concerning the dut…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1669 Exemptions from examination
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§1669. Exemptions from examination A. An individual licensed as a resident claims adjuster in another state based on a claims adjuster examination who moves to this state shall make application within ninety days of establishing legal residence to become a resident claims adjuste…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:167 Declaration of organization
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§167. Declaration of organization The attorney-in-fact of subscribers who desire to form a reciprocal insurer under this Subpart shall sign and acknowledge, before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments, a declaration of organization setting forth: (1) The name of the reci…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1670 Nonresident claims adjuster license reciprocity
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§1670. Nonresident claims adjuster license reciprocity A. Unless denied licensure pursuant to R.S. 22:1672, a nonresident person may receive a nonresident claims adjuster license upon complying with the following requirements: (1) The person is currently licensed as a resident cl…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1671 License
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§1671. License A. Unless denied licensure pursuant to this Part, persons who have met the requirements of this Part shall be issued a claims adjuster license. The license shall contain the licensee's name, business address, license number, date of issuance, expiration date, and a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1672 License denial, nonrenewal, or revocation
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§1672. License denial, nonrenewal, or revocation A. The commissioner of insurance may place on probation, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue, renew, or reinstate a claims adjuster's license or may levy a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars for each violation up to ten thousa…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1673 Continuing education
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§1673. Continuing education A. An individual who holds an adjuster license and who is not exempt pursuant to Subsection B of this Section shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of twenty-four hours of continuing education courses, including ethics, with at least two hours dedica…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1674 Repealed by Acts 2021, No
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§1674. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 402, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1674.1 Standards of conduct; acknowledgment required
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§1674.1. Standards of conduct; acknowledgment required A. The following standards of conduct shall be binding on all claims adjusters: (1) An adjuster shall not have a direct or indirect financial interest in any aspect of the claim, other than the salary, fee, or other considera…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1675 Payments to adjusters limited; reciprocal fee; disposition of funds
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§1675. Payments to adjusters limited; reciprocal fee; disposition of funds A. No insurer shall pay to any insurance adjuster or adjusters or to any person engaged in the adjustment of losses any fee or compensation in excess of a regular fixed salary or stipend, nor shall such in…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1676 Referral by insurer
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§1676. Referral by insurer A. An insurer may not knowingly refer a claim or loss for adjustment to a person purporting to be or acting as an adjuster in this state unless the person holds a license under this Part. B. Before referring a claim or loss for adjustment, an insurer mu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1677 Reporting of actions
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§1677. Reporting of actions A. The adjuster shall report to the commissioner of insurance any administrative action taken against the adjuster in any jurisdiction or by another governmental agency within thirty days of the final disposition of the matter. This report shall includ…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1678 Regulations
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§1678. Regulations The commissioner of insurance may adopt reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this Part. Acts 2006, No. 783, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1210.87 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1679 Claims adjuster database
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§1679. Claims adjuster database A. The department shall create and maintain a database of all claims adjusters licensed in this state pursuant to R.S. 22:1671 and all claims adjusters working in this state following a catastrophe pursuant to R.S. 22:1667. B. The database required…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:168 Documents to be filed
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§168. Documents to be filed A. Upon execution of the declaration of organization, there shall be filed with the commissioner of insurance the following: (1) The declaration of organization. (2) A copy of the power of attorney of the attorney-in-fact under or by virtue of which in…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:169 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§169. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 503, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1691 Purpose
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§1691. Purpose This Part governs the qualifications and procedures for the licensing of public adjusters. It specifies the duties of and restrictions on public adjusters, which include limiting their licensure to assisting insureds in first-party claims in a manner which avoids t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1692 Definitions
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§1692. Definitions As used in this Part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions shall be applicable: (1) "Business entity" means a corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity. (2)…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1693 License required; crime of unauthorized public adjusting
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§1693. License required; crime of unauthorized public adjusting A. A person shall not act or hold himself out as a public adjuster in this state unless the person is licensed as a public adjuster in accordance with this Part. B. A person licensed as a public adjuster shall not mi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1694 Application for license
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§1694. Application for license A. A person applying for a public adjuster license shall make application to the commissioner of insurance on the appropriate uniform application or other application required by the commissioner of insurance. B. The applicant shall declare under pe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1695 Resident license
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§1695. Resident license A. Before issuing a public adjuster license to an applicant under this Section, the commissioner of insurance shall find that the applicant: (1) Is eligible to designate this state as his home state or is a nonresident who is not eligible for a license und…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1696 Examination
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§1696. Examination A. An individual applying for a public adjuster license pursuant to this Part shall pass a written examination unless exempt pursuant to R.S. 22:1697, 1698, or 1699. The examination shall test the knowledge of the individual concerning the duties and responsibi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1697 Exemptions from examination
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§1697. Exemptions from examination A. An individual who applies for a public adjuster license in this state who was previously licensed as a public adjuster in another state based on a public adjuster examination shall not be required to complete any examination. This exemption i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1698 Nonresident license reciprocity
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§1698. Nonresident license reciprocity A. Unless denied licensure pursuant to R.S. 22:1700, a nonresident person may receive a nonresident public adjuster license if: (1) The person is currently licensed as a resident public adjuster, and if an individual has passed a public adju…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1699 License
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§1699. License A.(1) Unless denied licensure under this Part, persons who have met the requirements of this Part may be issued a public adjuster license. (2) A public adjuster license shall remain in effect unless revoked, terminated, or suspended, or denied renewal or reinstatem…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:17 Particular provisions prevail
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§17. Particular provisions prevail Provisions of this Code relating to a particular kind of insurance or a particular type of insurer or to a particular matter shall prevail over provisions relating to insurance in general, or to insurers in general, or to such matter in general.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:170 Authority to solicit applications
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§170. Authority to solicit applications If the commissioner of insurance finds that the documents required to be filed with him are in conformity with law, he shall approve such documents and issue to the attorney-in-fact a permit, which shall expire at the end of one year from i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:170.1 Redesignated as R.S
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§170.1. Redesignated as R.S. 22:932 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1700 License denial, nonrenewal, or revocation
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§1700. License denial, nonrenewal, or revocation A. The commissioner of insurance may place on probation, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue, renew, or reinstate a public adjuster's license and may levy a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars for each violation occurring, up t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1701 Evidence of financial responsibility
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§1701. Evidence of financial responsibility A. Prior to issuance of a license as a public adjuster and for the duration of the license, the applicant shall secure evidence of financial responsibility in a format prescribed by the commissioner of insurance through a security bond …
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1702 Continuing education
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§1702. Continuing education A. An individual who holds a public adjuster license and who is not exempt pursuant to Subsection B of this Section shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of twenty-four hours of continuing education courses, including ethics, with at least two hours …
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1703 Public adjuster fees
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§1703. Public adjuster fees A. A public adjuster may charge the insured a reasonable fee. A public adjuster shall not solicit for or enter into any contract or arrangement between an insured and a public adjuster which provides for payment of a fee to the public adjuster which is…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1704 Contract between public adjuster and insured
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§1704. Contract between public adjuster and insured A. Public adjusters shall ensure that all contracts for their services are in writing and contain the following terms: (1) Legible full name of the adjuster signing the contract, as specified in Department of Insurance records. …
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1705 Record retention
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§1705. Record retention A. A public adjuster shall maintain a complete record of each transaction as a public adjuster. The records required by this Section shall include the following: (1) Name of the insured. (2) Date, location, and amount of the loss. (3) Copy of the contract …
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1706 Standards of conduct of public adjuster
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§1706. Standards of conduct of public adjuster A. A public adjuster is obligated, under his license, to serve with objectivity and complete loyalty to the interest of his insured alone and to render to the insured such information and service, as within the knowledge, understandi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1707 Reporting of actions
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§1707. Reporting of actions A. The public adjuster shall report to the commissioner of insurance any administrative action taken against the public adjuster in any jurisdiction or by another governmental agency within thirty days of the final disposition of the matter. This repor…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1708 Regulations
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§1708. Regulations The commissioner of insurance may adopt reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this Part. Acts 2006, No. 806, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1210.108 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:171 Repealed by Acts 2021, No
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§171. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 159, §2, eff. July 1, 2021.
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:172 Certificate of authority
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§172. Certificate of authority When the commissioner of insurance has been notified that the required bona fide applications have been received and that the reciprocal insurer has received from each subscriber the full annual premium or premium deposit required for each policy ap…
La. Rev. Stat. § 22:1721 Title
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§1721. Title This Part may be cited as the "Reinsurance Intermediary Law". Acts 1992, No. 811, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1210.20 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.