(a) As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:(a) “Certified” means, except as used in Section 83-17-519(2), written representations addressed to the commissioner concerning the integrity, competence and qualifications of a person, in form and content satisfactory to the commissioner, or concerning other matters as the commissioner may by regulation hereafter prescribe.(b) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Insurance.(c) “Department” means the Mississippi Insurance Department.(d) “Insurer” means any insurance company or self-insured person or entity.(e) “Public adjuster” means any person who, for direct, indirect, or any other compensation or any other thing of value on behalf of the insured:(i) Acts or aids, solely in relation to first party claims arising under insurance contracts that insure the real or personal property of the insured, on behalf of an insured in negotiating for, or effecting the settlement of, a claim for loss or damage covered by an insurance contract;(ii) Advertises for employment as a public adjuster of insurance claims or solicits business or represents himself or herself to the public as a public adjuster of first party insurance claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of insurance that insure real or personal property; or(iii) Directly or indirectly solicits business, investigates or adjusts losses, or advises an insured about first party claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of insurance that insure real or personal property for another person engaged in the business of adjusting losses or damages covered by an insurance policy, for the insured.(iv) A public adjuster shall not include an attorney-at-law who does not advertise or represent that he is a public adjuster.(f) “Person” means an individual, firm, company, association, organization, partnership, limited liability company or corporation. (g) “Home state” means any state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia in which a public adjuster:(i) Maintains their principal place of residence or business; and (ii) Is licensed to act as a resident public adjuster.
(a) “Certified” means, except as used in Section 83-17-519(2), written representations addressed to the commissioner concerning the integrity, competence and qualifications of a person, in form and content satisfactory to the commissioner, or concerning other matters as the commissioner may by regulation hereafter prescribe.
(b) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Insurance.
(c) “Department” means the Mississippi Insurance Department.
(d) “Insurer” means any insurance company or self-insured person or entity.
(e) “Public adjuster” means any person who, for direct, indirect, or any other compensation or any other thing of value on behalf of the insured:(i) Acts or aids, solely in relation to first party claims arising under insurance contracts that insure the real or personal property of the insured, on behalf of an insured in negotiating for, or effecting the settlement of, a claim for loss or damage covered by an insurance contract;(ii) Advertises for employment as a public adjuster of insurance claims or solicits business or represents himself or herself to the public as a public adjuster of first party insurance claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of insurance that insure real or personal property; or(iii) Directly or indirectly solicits business, investigates or adjusts losses, or advises an insured about first party claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of insurance that insure real or personal property for another person engaged in the business of adjusting losses or damages covered by an insurance policy, for the insured.(iv) A public adjuster shall not include an attorney-at-law who does not advertise or represent that he is a public adjuster.
(i) Acts or aids, solely in relation to first party claims arising under insurance contracts that insure the real or personal property of the insured, on behalf of an insured in negotiating for, or effecting the settlement of, a claim for loss or damage covered by an insurance contract;
(ii) Advertises for employment as a public adjuster of insurance claims or solicits business or represents himself or herself to the public as a public adjuster of first party insurance claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of insurance that insure real or personal property; or
(iii) Directly or indirectly solicits business, investigates or adjusts losses, or advises an insured about first party claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of insurance that insure real or personal property for another person engaged in the business of adjusting losses or damages covered by an insurance policy, for the insured.
(iv) A public adjuster shall not include an attorney-at-law who does not advertise or represent that he is a public adjuster.
(f) “Person” means an individual, firm, company, association, organization, partnership, limited liability company or corporation.
(g) “Home state” means any state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia in which a public adjuster:(i) Maintains their principal place of residence or business; and (ii) Is licensed to act as a resident public adjuster.
(i) Maintains their principal place of residence or business; and
(ii) Is licensed to act as a resident public adjuster.