H.R. 6415 (112th): CLAIM Act

Introduced:
Sep 14, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Stephen Fincher [R-TN8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 14, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 14, 2012
Referred to Committee Sep 14, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
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House Financial Services

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Full Title

To facilitate prompt and efficient adjusting of insurance claims in the case of natural and other disasters and losses, to encourage licensing of insurance claims adjusters, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Sep 14, 2012.
10 pages

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9/14/2012--Introduced.
Claims Licensing Advancement for Interstate Matters Act or CLAIM Act - Authorizes an independent claims adjuster meeting specified requirements to adjust claims for losses related to any disaster occurring in any jurisdiction designated by the President as a major disaster pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, regardless of state licensure requirements governing the major disaster area.
Requires an adjuster to:
(1) hold a valid license in his or her home state, and
(2) have passed any multi-state examination established and administered by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Urges NAIC to:
(1) adopt a certain model independent claims adjuster licensing Act, and
(2) develop and administer a multi-state examination for an independent claims adjuster seeking to adjust claims in a jurisdiction other than his or her home state.
Sets forth criteria for state compliance with this Act, including reciprocity.
Authorizes any independent claims adjuster meeting the requirements of this Act to ascertain, determine, negotiate, or settle a claim in a state that is not in compliance with this Act. Prohibits such a state from imposing additional requirements upon such an adjuster.

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