W. Va. Code R. § 114-25-9

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 114-25-9 - Standards of Conduct of Company and Crop Adjusters

9.1. The standards of conduct of company and independent adjusters are as follows:

9.1.a. A company or independent adjuster shall not give legal advice, and shall not deal directly with any policyholder or claimant who is represented by legal counsel, without the consent of the legal counsel involved.

9.1.b. A company or independent adjuster shall identify himself or herself as an independent contractor and, if applicable, identify his or her employer when dealing with any policyholder or claimant.

9.1.c. A company or independent adjuster shall identify his or her employer when dealing with any policyholder or claimant.

9.1.d. A company or independent adjuster shall not have any financial interest in any adjustment or acquire for himself or herself any interest or title in salvage, without first receiving written authority from the principal.

W. Va. Code R. § 114-25-9