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Experts discuss the legislative efforts supported by the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) regarding the Unauthorized Practice of Public Adjusting (UPPA), issues surrounding Assignment of Benefits post-disaster, and more.
"The National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) was established in 1951 to promote a higher standard for policyholder advocacy. Public insurance adjusters are licensed to serve the general public and deliver knowledgeable and experienced representation when filing a claim for property damage. The founding members of NAPIA envisioned an association that would provide the appropriate resources for policyholder advocates in pursuit of successful claims resolution.1"
1. https://www.napia.com/about ↩
Key Takeaways:
[1:07] What are the biggest legislative challenges in the U.S. today?
- The Unauthorized Practice of Public Adjusting (UPPA)
- Assignment of Benefits
- Restrictions on public adjusters' rights to practice
[3:43] How are these challenges helping or hurting both consumers and insurance professionals?
- Many State insurance departments don't have regulatory authority over non-licensed individuals
- Home and business owners are getting scammed post-disaster by those who are not licensed to adjust their claim
[9:58] What are the major legislative priorities right now?
- Opening the Model Bill up to add in UPPA language
[12:03] Recent examples of recent major Case Settlements/Briefs.
[17:25] Future legislative efforts of Public Adjusters
- Achieve licensing in all 50 States
- Five States do not license: Alabama, Arkansas, Alaska, Wisconsin, and South Dakota
[19:31] How can listeners help achieve future legislative goals in support of policyholders, consumers, and other insurance professionals?
- Insurance is regulated at the State level
- Contact your State Representatives
Panelists:
● Brian Goodman — Principal at Kramon & Graham, PA
● Greg Raab — Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Adjusters International and Tidal Basin
Moderators:
● Rachele Drinkwine — Operations Coordinator at Adjusters International and Tidal Basin
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