Activities of insurance adjusters

24-A M.R.S. § 1476, under PRODUCERS, ADJUSTERS AND CONSULTANTS.

24-A M.R.S. § 1476

The following requirements govern the activities of insurance adjusters. [PL 1997, c. 592, §43 (NEW).]

1. Solicitation. An adjuster seeking to provide adjusting services to an insured for a fee to be paid by the insured may not offer an adjustment services contract to any person for at least 36 hours after an accident or occurrence as a result of which the person might have a potential claim.

2. Contract provision. Any such adjustment services contract must contain a provision, prominently printed on the first page of the contract, stating that the person contracting with the adjuster has the option to rescind the contract within 2 business days after the contract is signed.