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MO HB2487

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Don Gosen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public adjusters and solicitors to obtain a license before entering contracts, advocating for insureds, or advertising services related to fire and allied insurance claims in Missouri

  • Caps public adjuster compensation at 5% of claim payments for governor-declared emergencies (for one year after declaration), 10% for all other claims, or $75/hour not exceeding these limits

  • Mandates written contracts include specific disclosures in 12-point bold type, a 3-business-day cancellation window, and prohibits accepting fees before claim settlement

  • Prohibits soliciting insureds during active loss-producing events and bars public adjusters from contracting for repair work or obtaining power of attorney to choose repair contractors on claims they adjust

  • Establishes 17 grounds for license suspension or revocation including felony convictions, fraud, unauthorized practice of law, and failure to pay child support or income taxes

Legislative Description

Changes provisions of law related to public adjusters

Last Action

Referred: Property, Casualty, and Life Insurance(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Property, Casualty, and Life Insurance5/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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