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 nonresident adjuster with the Commissioner no later than fifteen

(15)calendar days from the date on which the licensed nonresident 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.