{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Legislative Update: Issues Affecting the Public Adjusting Industry","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. "The National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) was established in 1951 to promote a higher standard for policyholder advocacy. 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" 1. https:\/\/www.napia.com\/about \u21a9 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   Panelists: \u25cf Brian Goodman \u2014 Principal at Kramon & Graham, PA \u25cf Greg Raab \u2014 Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Adjusters International and Tidal Basin   Moderators: \u25cf Rachele Drinkwine \u2014 Operations Coordinator at Adjusters International and Tidal Basin   Mentioned in This Episode: Adjusters International National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) ","author_name":"Property Insurance Roundtable","author_url":"http:\/\/www.adjustersinternational.com\/","html":"