- A. Insurers shall be authorized to utilize catastrophe adjusters in the event of emergencies declared by the governor of this state pursuant to R.S. 29:724 and for any other event which the commissioner has determined to have caused widespread property damage or loss.
- B. If not otherwise declared by the governor or determined by the commissioner, an insurer may request that the commissioner authorize the use of catastrophe adjusters by making a written request to the commissioner.
- C. The written request shall include the date, geographic area within the state and a description of the event along with any factors which the insurer believes justifies such a declaration.
- D. Upon approval of the catastrophe/emergency by the commissioner, the event shall be entered in the Louisiana Department of Insurance on-line system for registration of catastrophe adjusters.
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 45:1082 (August 2019).