Bill
HB 2791
Overview: HB 2791, the Public Adjuster Professional Standards Reform Act, is a bill currently under consideration in the House Judiciary Committee.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims
Overview: HB 2791, the Public Adjuster Professional Standards Reform Act, is a bill currently under consideration in the House Judiciary Committee.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish new professional standards and regulations for public adjusters, who are independent insurance claims adjusters hired by policyholders to assist with insurance claims. The goal is to improve transparency, accountability, and consumer protections in the public adjuster industry.
Key Provisions:
- Requires public adjusters to be licensed and meet minimum education and experience requirements
- Mandates public adjusters to disclose all fees and commissions upfront to policyholders
- Prohibits public adjusters from soliciting business for a specified time period after a disaster
- Grants the state insurance commissioner authority to investigate and discipline public adjusters for misconduct
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would impact public adjusters, insurance policyholders, and the insurance industry. Proponents argue it will protect consumers from unscrupulous practices, while critics contend it may limit policyholder access to public adjusters.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: HB 2791 was introduced in the House on February 13, 2025 and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for further consideration. The committee will likely hold hearings and debate the bill before deciding whether to advance it to the full House for a vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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