NRS 684A.030
“Independent adjuster,” “public adjuster,” “company adjuster” and “staff adjuster” defined.

1.

“Independent adjuster” means an adjuster who is representing the interests of an insurer or a self-insurer and who:

(a)

Contracts for compensation with the insurer or self-insurer as an independent contractor or an employee of an independent contractor;

(b)

Is treated for tax purposes by the insurer or self-insurer in a manner consistent with an independent contractor rather than an employee; and

(c)

Investigates, negotiates or settles property, casualty or surety claims, including, without limitation, workers’ compensation claims, for the insurer or self-insurer.

2.

“Public adjuster” means an adjuster employed by and representing solely the financial interests of the insured named in the policy. The term does not include an adjuster who investigates, negotiates or settles workers’ compensation claims.

3.

“Company adjuster” means a salaried employee of an insurer who:

(a)

Investigates, negotiates or settles workers’ compensation claims; and

(b)

Obtains a license pursuant to this chapter.

4.

“Staff adjuster” means a person who investigates, negotiates or settles workers’ compensation claims under the authority of a third-party administrator who holds a certificate of registration issued by the Commissioner pursuant to NRS 683A.08524.

5.

“Associate adjuster” means an employee of an adjuster who, under the direct supervision of the adjuster, assists in the investigation and settlement of insurance losses on behalf of his or her employer.

Source: Section 684A.030 — “Independent adjuster,” “public adjuster,” “company adjuster” and “staff adjuster” defined., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-684A.­html#NRS684ASec030.

684A.010
Applicability 684A.015
Definitions. 684A.020
“Adjuster” defined. 684A.023
“Automated claims adjudication system” defined. 684A.024
“Business entity” defined. 684A.025
“Catastrophe” defined. 684A.027
“Home state” defined. 684A.030
“Independent adjuster,” “public adjuster,” “company adjuster” and “staff adjuster” defined. 684A.031
“Person” defined. 684A.033
“Uniform Business Entity Application” defined. 684A.034
“Uniform Individual Application” defined. 684A.035
Applicability of other provisions of NRS. 684A.040
License required 684A.050
Concurrent licensing as independent, public, company and staff adjuster prohibited 684A.055
Licensing of person in business of repairing bodies of automobiles prohibited. 684A.060
Exceptions to requirement of licensing: Agents 684A.070
Qualifications for license for natural person 684A.080
Licensing of business entity. 684A.090
Application for license 684A.100
Examination for license. 684A.105
Exemption from examination. 684A.110
Issuance of license 684A.115
Issuance of nonresident license 684A.120
Form and contents of license. 684A.130
Expiration and renewal of license 684A.135
Continuing education. 684A.140
Associate adjuster: Application for license 684A.143
Payment of child support: Statement by applicant for license or renewal 684A.147
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants 684A.150
Temporary license as independent adjuster. 684A.165
Standards of conduct. 684A.170
Place of business 684A.180
Records. 684A.190
Responsibility for employees. 684A.200
Nonresident licensees: Service of process 684A.210
Suspension, revocation or limitation of license: Grounds. 684A.220
Suspension, revocation or limitation of license: Applicable provisions. 684A.230
Duration of suspension. 684A.235
Regulations. 684A.240
Commissioner may levy fine 684A.250
Court may impose fine in lieu of Commissioner’s penalty. 684A.260
Reinstatement of license
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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