Section 115.9. Additional consumer protections

A public adjuster shall:

(1) Notify the insurer, within 5 business days of the execution date of the contract, of the public adjuster’s representation to facilitate the processing of claims.

(2) Communicate in writing, to the insured, within 5 business days, all settlement offers from an insurer so that the insured is made aware of all the options.

(3) Reply to written communications from an insurer, with respect to a claim, in writing within 5 business days, only if the communication from the insurer requires a response.

The provisions of this § 115.9 adopted January 17, 2003, effective January 18, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 346.

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 115.9 issued under sections 206, 506, 1501 and 1502 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § § 66, 186, 411 and 412); and the act of December 20, 1983 (P. L. 260, No. 72) (63 P. S. § § 1601—1608).

Cross References

This section cited in 31 Pa. Code § 115.11 (relating to examination requirement; and 31 Pa. Code § 115.16 (relating to general application requirements).