W. Va. Code R. § 114-25-12

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Section 114-25-12 - Public Adjuster Fees

12.1. Any fee charged by a public adjuster must be reasonable.

12.2. A public adjuster shall not pay a commission, service fee or other valuable consideration to a person for investigating or settling claims in this state if that person is required to be licensed under this article and is not so licensed.

12.3. A person shall not accept a commission, service fee or other valuable consideration for investigating or settling claims in this state if that person is required to be licensed under this article and is not so licensed.

12.4. In the event of a catastrophe, no public adjuster shall charge, agree to or accept as compensation or reimbursement any payment, commission, fee, or other thing of value equal to more than ten percent of any insurance settlement or proceeds. No public adjuster shall require, demand or accept any fee, retainer, compensation, deposit, or other thing of value, prior to settlement of a claim.

W. Va. Code R. § 114-25-12