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HB 170 Original 2020 Regular Session Hollis
Abstract: Requires foreign and alien insurers to retain licensed workers' compensation claims
adjusters domiciled in La.
Present law authorizes the commissioner of insurance to refuse, suspend, or revoke the certificate
of authority of a foreign or alien insurer if he finds the insurer is not maintaining a workers' comp
claims office, as required by law, or is not retaining the services of La. domiciled independent claims
adjusters.
Proposed law retains present law, but changes the terminology from "La. domiciled independent
claims adjusters" to "licensed workers' compensation claims adjusters domiciled in this state".
Present law provides that these requirements do not extend to reinsurers licensed to do business in
this state.
Proposed law requires that the reinsurers meet the requirements for reinsurance credits outlined in
present law, R.S. 22:651.
Proposed law makes technical changes.
Effective July 1, 2020.
(Amends R.S. 22:337(A)(intro. para.) and (17))