§ 83-17-517. Expiration of license; renewal
The privilege license of an individual to act as a public adjuster shall continue from the date of issuance for original licenses or from the expiration date for existing licenses until the last day of the month of the licensee’s birthday in the second year following issuance or renewal of the license, with a minimum […]
§ 83-17-519. Grounds for suspension or revocation of license or refusal to renew; notice; hearing; filing new application after revocation of license; funding of agency expenses; deposit of monies into State General Fund
A license may be refused, or a license duly issued may be suspended or revoked or the renewal thereof refused by the commissioner, or the commissioner may levy a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per violation, or both, and any such penalty shall be deposited into the special […]
§ 83-17-521. Appeals
Any person aggrieved by any action or decision of the commissioner under the provisions of this article may appeal therefrom to the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County in the manner provided by law. The circuit court shall have the authority and jurisdiction to hear the appeal and render its decision […]
§ 83-17-523. Written contract required; compensation; cancellation of contract; ethical requirements
Public adjusters shall ensure that all contracts for their services are in writing, signed by the insured and the public adjuster who solicited the contract, and a copy of the contract shall be provided to the insured upon execution. All such contracts shall be subject to the following provisions: No public adjuster shall charge, agree […]
§ 83-17-525. Article does not entitle person not licensed by Supreme Court to practice law in state
This article shall not be construed as entitling a person who is not licensed by the Mississippi Supreme Court to practice law in this state.
§ 83-17-527. Article cumulative and supplemental to other statutes; rules and regulations
This article is declared to be cumulative and supplemental to all other valid statutes relating to insurance agents, solicitors, adjusters and public adjusters. The Commissioner of Insurance is directed and authorized to make such reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary for the administration of this article, including, but not limited to, rules and […]
§ 83-17-501. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “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. “Commissioner” means […]
§ 83-17-503. Posing as public adjuster prohibited; penalties
No person shall act as or hold himself out to be a public adjuster in this state unless he is licensed therefor by the commissioner, except that an individual, who is undergoing education and training as a public adjuster under the direction and supervision of a licensed public adjuster for a period not exceeding twelve […]
§ 83-17-505. Application for license
Application for a license as a public adjuster shall be made to the commissioner upon forms as prescribed and furnished by the commissioner. As a part of, or in connection with, any such application, the applicant shall furnish such information concerning his identity, personal history, experience, business record and any other pertinent facts as the […]
§ 83-17-507. Waiver of license requirement for public adjuster licensed in another state
The commissioner may waive any license requirement for an applicant with a valid license from another state having license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.