Ala. Admin. Code r. 482-1-151-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 482-1-151-.01 - Purpose, Scope, And Authority

(1) The purposes of this chapter are as follows:

(a) To set forth rules and procedural requirements the Commissioner deems necessary to carry out the provisions of Chapter 9A, Code of Ala. 1975, Tit. 27, relating to the licensing of independent adjusters, apprentice independent adjusters, and emergency independent adjusters; and the various types of disciplinary action concerning licenses and grants of authority.

(b) To set forth the procedures for the renewal of licenses of independent adjusters, as is required by Code of Ala. 1975, § 27-9A-7(b).

(c) To implement the continuing education requirements for independent adjusters set forth in Code of Ala. 1975, § 27-9A-13.

(2)

(a) This chapter shall apply to individuals and business entities applying for an independent adjuster license, to individuals applying for an apprentice independent adjuster license, and to individuals applying for an emergency independent adjuster license.

(b) As to the renewal of licenses, this chapter shall apply to every individual or business entity licensed in this state as an independent adjuster.

(c) In order to qualify for the renewal of their licenses, individual licensees must also comply with the educational requirements set forth in Rule 482-1-151-.11.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (c), the educational requirements set forth in Rule 482-1-151-.11 shall not apply to:

1. Any nonresident licensee who has met the continuing education requirements in his or her designated home state and whose home state gives credit to residents of Alabama on the same basis.

2. Independent adjusters who have been licensed for less than twelve months prior to the license expiration date.

(3) This chapter is adopted pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 27-2-17 and 27-9A-18.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 482-1-151-.01

New Rule: October 18, 2012; effective October 28, 2012. Filed with LRS October 18, 2012. Rule is not subject to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLI, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2023, eff. 1/1/2024.

Author: Commissioner of Insurance

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 27-2-17, 27-9A-18.