Section 3951.04 | Issuing or denying certificate of authority.
The superintendent of insurance shall issue certificates of authority to any person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation making application therefor who is trustworthy and competent to act as a public insurance adjuster in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the public and who has complied with the prerequisites herein described. A certificate of authority issued to a firm, association, partnership, or corporation shall authorize only the members of the firm, association, or partnership or the officers and directors of the corporation, specified in the certificate of authority to act as a public insurance adjuster.
The superintendent shall not issue any certificate of authority to any applicant who is convicted of a felony, or any crime or offense involving fraudulent or dishonest practice or who, within three years preceding the date of filing such application, has been guilty of any practice which would be grounds for suspension or revocation of a certificate of authority as a public insurance adjuster.
Last updated April 12, 2021 at 2:23 PM
Available Versions of this Section
- November 6, 1959 – House Bill 1009 - 103rd General Assembly [ View November 6, 1959 Version ]
- January 1, 2021 – Amended by House Bill 339 - 133rd General Assembly [ View January 1, 2021 Version ]
- October 9, 2021 – Amended by House Bill 263, House Bill 339 - 133rd General Assembly [ View October 9, 2021 Version ]