1. 1. An individual shall not act as, or represent that the individual is, an umpire in this state unless the individual is licensed under this chapter. An individual that acts as an umpire in this state solely for a crop hail or multiperil crop insurance claim shall not be subject to this chapter.
2. 2. An individual applying for an umpire license shall submit an application on a uniform individual application in the form and manner prescribed by the commissioner.

3. 3. To be eligible for licensure under this chapter, an individual shall meet all of the following criteria:

   1. a. Unless waived by the commissioner based on the individual’s other professional qualifications, have a minimum of three years’ experience as any of the following:

      1. (1) A professional engineer licensed under chapter 542B or similarly licensed in another state.
      2. (2) An architect licensed under chapter 544A or similarly licensed in another state.
      3. (3) An adjuster licensed under chapter 522C or similarly licensed in another state.
      4. (4) An appraiser licensed under this chapter or similarly licensed in another state.
      5. (5) An attorney licensed in this state, or another state, with experience in first-party property damage litigation.
      6. (6) An insurance regulator.
   2. b. Pass a written examination as prescribed by the division. The examination shall test the knowledge of the individual concerning the appraisal process, the duties and responsibilities of an umpire, and the insurance laws and rules of this state. Examination results shall be valid for ninety calendar days from the date of examination.
   3. c. Have the requisite character and competence, as determined by the division.
4. 4. To determine an applicant’s eligibility for licensure, the commissioner may require a criminal history check pursuant to section 522B.5A.

NEW section

2025 Acts, ch 28, §63

Referred to in §522F.9, 522F.22