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OK HB1611

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Sullivan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Claims adjusters for insurers authorized to transact workers' compensation insurance in Oklahoma must be licensed pursuant to the Insurance Adjusters Licensing Act.

  • All adjuster licenses issued under the Insurance Adjusters Licensing Act continue in force for no longer than 24 months, with renewal dates that may be staggered throughout the year.

  • Adjuster license applicants must complete at least 24 clock hours of continuing insurance education within the 24 months prior to renewal, including 3 hours in ethics and 6 hours relating to the Workers' Compensation Act.

  • The Insurance Commissioner may approve continuing education courses and providers through employees, a continuing education advisory committee, or independent services that review and recommend course approval.

  • The act becomes effective November 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation; relating to insurer requirements; establishing licensing requirement for certain adjusters; relating to continuing education requirements for claims adjusters; requiring certain continuing education. Effective date.

Workers Compensation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/07/2010

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/8/2010
Economic Development and Financial Services2/18/2009
Rules2/3/2009

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