HB5521

Relating to public adjusters

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

West Virginia HB5521 establishes licensing, examination, and conduct requirements for public adjusters.

West Virginia HB5521 creates application, licensure, and examination requirements for public adjusters. It defines terms such as "public adjuster," "company adjuster," and "independent adjuster." The bill establishes standards of conduct for public adjusters, including ethical requirements and restrictions on compensation. It also sets forth contract requirements between public adjusters and insureds, including disclosure and rescission rights. The bill outlines procedures for license renewal, reinstatement, and reporting of actions by public adjusters.

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  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 86–3 · Mar 4
Current
Banking and Insurance Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 328)

86 Yea

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3 Nay

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10 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 27

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

Feb 24

1:30 PM

Subcommittee on Banking and Insurance Meeting

History

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Mar 5

Senate

To Banking and Insurance

Mar 5

Senate

To Banking and Insurance