DIGEST
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HB 74 Engrossed 2021 Regular Session Frieman
Abstract: Requires all insurers issuing workers' compensation policies in La. to either maintain a
claims office in La. or retain a La. licensed claims adjuster.
Present law requires foreign and alien insurers issuing workers' compensation policies in La. to either
maintain a claims office in La. for processing such claims or to retain the services of a La. domiciled
independent claims adjuster.
Proposed law retains present law but removes the requirement that the retained La. claims adjuster
be domiciled independently.
Present law provides that all insurers who issue workers' compensation policies in this state shall
either establish and maintain a claims office within the state or retain a licensed claims adjuster.
Proposed law retains present law but specifies that the retained claims adjuster shall be licensed in
La.
(Amends R.S. 22:337(A)(17) and R.S. 23:1161.1(A))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Insurance to the original bill:
1. Make technical changes.