THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2017
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2010
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to insurance claims adjusters.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Section 431:9-222.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

     "(a)  The commissioner may issue a limited license to an adjuster who only adjusts either workers' compensation or crop insurance claims; provided that the adjuster:

     (1)  Is domiciled in the State of Hawaii, or in a state that permits residents of the State of Hawaii to act as adjusters in that other state;

     (2)  Has had experience, special education, or training in handling loss claims under workers' compensation or crop insurance contracts of sufficiently reasonable duration and extent to enable an individual to fulfill the responsibilities of an adjuster;

     (3)  Has a passing grade on the workers' compensation or crop insurance examination pursuant to section 431:9‑206[;] or has a passing grade on an examination approved by the Risk Management Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture; and

     (4)  Pays the applicable fees."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2010.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Insurance Claims Adjusters; Crop Insurance

Description:

Allows a claims adjuster to take an examination approved by the Risk Management Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture in order to qualify for a limited insurance adjuster's license.

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