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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
In the event of a catastrophe or emergency which arises out of a disaster, Act of God, riot, civil commotion, conflagration or other similar occurrence, the commissioner, upon application, may issue an emergency license to persons who are residents or nonresidents of this state and who may or may not be otherwise licensed public adjusters. […]
The commissioner shall license as a public adjuster only an individual who has otherwise complied with this article and who has furnished evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that: He is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; He is a bona fide resident of this state, or is a resident of a state which will […]
The commissioner shall adopt a procedure for certifying continuing education programs for public adjusters. Every individual seeking renewal of a public adjuster license, which has been in effect for a term of eighteen (18) months or less shall satisfactorily complete twelve (12) hours of study in approved continuing education courses. Every individual seeking renewal of […]
Each applicant for a license as a public adjuster, before the issuance of such license, shall personally take and pass, to the satisfaction of the commissioner, an examination as a test of his qualifications and competency; but the requirement of an examination shall not apply to any of the following: An applicant for the 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
