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  <title>Legislative Update: Issues Affecting the Public Adjusting Industry</title>
  <description>Experts discuss the legislative efforts supported by the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) regarding the Unauthorized Practice of Public Adjusting (UPPA), issues surrounding Assignment of Benefits post-disaster, and more. &amp;quot;The National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA)&amp;amp;nbsp;was established in 1951 to promote a higher standard for policyholder advocacy.&amp;amp;nbsp;Public insurance adjusters are licensed to serve the general public and deliver knowledgeable and experienced representation when filing a claim for property damage. The founding members of NAPIA envisioned an association that would provide the appropriate resources for policyholder advocates in pursuit of successful claims resolution.1&amp;quot; 1. https://www.napia.com/about&amp;amp;nbsp;↩ Key Takeaways: [1:07] What are the biggest legislative challenges in the U.S. today?  The Unauthorized Practice of Public Adjusting (UPPA) Assignment of Benefits Restrictions on public adjusters' rights to practice  [3:43] How are these challenges helping or hurting both consumers and insurance professionals?  Many State insurance departments don't have regulatory authority over non-licensed individuals Home and business owners are getting scammed post-disaster by those who are not licensed to adjust their claim  [9:58] What are the major legislative priorities right now?  Opening the Model Bill up to add in UPPA language  [12:03] Recent examples of recent major Case Settlements/Briefs. [17:25] Future legislative efforts of Public Adjusters  Achieve licensing in all 50 States Five States do not license: Alabama, Arkansas, Alaska, Wisconsin, and South Dakota  [19:31] How can listeners help achieve future legislative goals in support of policyholders, consumers, and other insurance professionals?  Insurance is regulated at the State level Contact your State Representatives  &amp;amp;nbsp; Panelists: ● Brian Goodman — Principal at Kramon &amp;amp;amp; Graham, PA ●  Greg Raab — Vice President &amp;amp;amp; Chief Marketing Officer at Adjusters International and Tidal Basin &amp;amp;nbsp; Moderators: ●  Rachele Drinkwine — Operations Coordinator at Adjusters International and Tidal Basin &amp;amp;nbsp; Mentioned in This Episode: Adjusters International National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) </description>
  <author_name>Property Insurance Roundtable</author_name>
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