Iowa Admin. Code r. 191-55.5 - Issuance of resident license

(1) License of individual. Before approving an individual's application, the division shall find that the applicant:

a. Either is eligible to designate this state as the individual's home state, or is a nonresident who is not eligible for a license under rule 191-55.8 (522C);

b. Has not committed any act that could result in denial, suspension or revocation of a license as set forth in rule 191-55.12 (522C);

c. Is trustworthy, reliable, and of good reputation, evidence of which may be determined by the division;

d. Is financially responsible to exercise the license and has provided proof of financial responsibility as required in rule 191-55.10 (522C);

e. Has paid the fees set forth in rule 191-55.20 (522C);

f. Maintains an office in the home state of residence with public access by reasonable appointment or regular business hours;

g. Is at least 18 years of age;

h. Has successfully passed the public adjuster examination pursuant to rule 191-55.6 (522C); and

i. Has submitted to the division the contract the applicant intends to use pursuant to rule 191-55.14 (522C).

(2) License of business entity. Before approving a business entity's application, the division shall find that the business entity has:

a. Paid the fees set forth in rule 191-55.20 (522C);

b. Designated a licensed public adjuster responsible for the business entity's compliance with the insurance laws, rules and regulations of this state;

c. Designated a licensed individual public adjuster responsible for the business entity's compliance with the insurance laws, rules, and regulations of this state; and

d. Submitted to the division the contract the applicant intends to use pursuant to rule 191-55.14 (522C).

(3) Supplemental documentation. The division may require the applicant for either type of license to supply any documents reasonably necessary to aid the division in making its determination.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 191-55.5

Amended by IAB November 4, 2020/Volume XLIII, Number 10, effective 12/9/2020 Amended by IAB December 29, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 13, effective 2/2/2022