1. A. For the purposes of Regulation 113 the following terms are defined as follows:

   1. Adjuster—an individual who investigates or adjusts losses on behalf of an insurer as an independent contractor or as an employee of:

      1. a. an adjustment bureau;
      2. b. an association;
      3. c. a property and casualty producer;
      4. d. an independent contractor;
      5. e. an insurer; or
      6. f. a managing general agent.
   2. Catastrophe Adjuster—those adjusters employed or retained by an insurer and brought into this state for the purpose of investigating or making adjustments of losses resulting from a catastrophe or an emergency.
   3. Catastrophe/Emergency—a significant event declared by the governor or determined by the commissioner that causes widespread property damage or loss.
   4. Commissioner—the Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Louisiana.
   5. Insurer—any type of insurer, whether authorized or unauthorized, conducting business in this state.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 22:11, 22:1667, and 22:1678 and the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner, LR 45:1081 (August 2019).