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AR SB378

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Elliott

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 23-64-102(4)(A) to expand the definition of "adjuster" to include individuals working on behalf of insureds, not just insurers
  • Allows insurance adjusters to investigate and negotiate claim settlements on behalf of an insured when the claim arises from a real property or personal property insurance contract
  • Establishes the right of insurance consumers to employ their own insurance adjuster (public adjusting)
  • Adjusters can work as independent contractors or employees, and may be compensated by fee or commission
  • Applies to adjusters working with individual, firm, limited liability company, or corporate entities

Legislative Description

To Authorize Public Adjusting By Providing Insurance Consumers The Right To Employ Their Own Insurance Adjuster.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce2/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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