31A-26-216. Portable electronics adjusting.

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(1)As used in this section, "automated claims adjudication system" means a preprogrammed computer system designed for the collection, data entry, calculation, and final resolution of a portable electronics insurance claim that:

(a)may only be used by a Utah licensed independent adjuster, a Utah licensed producer, or an individual supervised as provided in this section;

(b)complies with the claims payment requirements of this title; and

(c)is certified as compliant with this section by a Utah licensed independent adjuster that is an officer of an organization licensed under this chapter.

(2)An individual is exempt from licensure as an adjuster, if the individual for purposes of a portable electronics insurance claim:

(a)collects claim information from, or furnishes claim information to, insureds or claimants;

(b)conducts data entry, including entering data into an automated claims adjudication system;

(c)is an employee of a licensed independent adjuster or its affiliate; and

(d)is one of no more than 25 individuals who are under the supervision of:

(i)a Utah licensed independent adjuster; or

(ii)a Utah licensed producer who is exempt from licensure pursuant to Section 31A-26-201 .

Enacted by Chapter 151 , 2012 General Session