Applicants for a resident independent adjuster license must apply to the commissioner and certify their application is true, correct, and complete. The commissioner must check listed eligibility conditions before approving an application and may require electronic filing, electronic payment, and additional documents.
(a) An individual applying for a resident independent adjuster license shall apply to the commissioner on the appropriate NAIC Uniform Individual Application and declare under penalty of suspension, revocation, or refusal of the license that the statements made in the application are true, correct, and complete to the best of the individual’s knowledge and belief. Before approving the application, the commissioner shall find that the individual meets all of the following: (1) Is at least 18 years of age. (2) Is eligible to designate this state as his or her home state. (3) Has not committed any act that is a ground for probation, suspension, revocation, or refusal of an independent adjuster’s license as set forth in Section 27-9A-12. (4) Has successfully passed the examination for the line of authority for which the individual has applied. (5) Has paid the fees set forth in Section 27-4-2. (b) The commissioner may contract with non-governmental entities, including the NAIC, to perform any ministerial functions, including the collection of fees and data, related to licensing that the commissioner may deem appropriate. The commissioner may require that license applications, license renewal applications, and supporting documentation be filed and all required fees and charges be paid electronically through systems operated or maintained by the non-governmental entities. (c) No resident of another state or of the District of Columbia or of Canada may be licensed pursuant to this section or may designate Alabama as his or her home state unless the individual has successfully passed the independent adjuster examination and has otherwise complied with the other applicable portions of this section. (d) A business entity applying for a resident independent adjuster license shall apply to the commissioner on the appropriate NAIC Uniform Business Entity Application and declare under penalty of suspension, revocation, or refusal of the license that the statements made in the application are true, correct, and complete to the best of the business entity’s knowledge and belief. Before approving the application, the commissioner shall find that the business entity meets all of the following : (1) Is eligible to designate this state as its home state. (2) As applicable, has qualified or registered with the office of the Secretary of State to engage in business in this state. (3) Has designated an individual independent adjuster licensed in this state as responsible for the business entity’s compliance with this chapter and with the insurance laws and rules of this state. (4) Has not committed an act that is a ground for probation, suspension, revocation, or refusal of an independent adjuster’s license as set forth in Section 27-9A-12. (5) Has paid the fees set forth in Section 27-4-2. (e) The commissioner may require any documents reasonably necessary to verify the information contained in the application.