Guam § 15909 - Temporary Licensure or Registration for
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 15909 — Temporary Licensure or Registration for, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15909. Temporary Licensure or Registration for
Emergency Independent Adjusters.
(a) In the event of an emergency situation as declared by the
Governor of Guam, claims arising out of the emergency or
catastrophe may be adjusted by a licensed non-resident adjuster
upon application with the Commissioner, if all of the following
requirements are met:
(1) The work performed by the licensed non-resident
adjuster is under the active direction, control, charge, or
management of a licensed adjuster or an insurer authorized
to do business in Guam.
(2) The licensee or insurer registers the licensed non-
resident adjuster with the Commissioner no later than fifteen
(15) calendar days from the date on which the licensed non-
resident adjuster began claims adjusting activity in Guam.
(b) “Registration” or “register,” within this Section, shall
mean securing a temporary adjuster license filing with the
Commissioner in a format specified by the Commissioner,
submitted by the supervising licensed adjuster or insurer, naming
the licensed non-resident adjuster(s) and submitting a copy of their
adjuster licenses held in other jurisdictions.
(c) Temporary adjuster license for claims adjusting activities
arising out of an emergency or catastrophe is valid for a period of
one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the temporary
license approval. Before the expiration of the temporary license,
it can be extended for ninety (90) days by submitting another
application with the fee and an explanation as to why an extension
is being sought signed by the authority in charge and an estimate
time of completion of the project.
(d) A temporary license is not valid unless a current
registration is on file with the Commissioner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 15909
What does Guam Code Annotated § 15909 cover?
Section 15909 ("Temporary Licensure or Registration for") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 15909?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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