An adjuster encounters an issue involving “adjuster role.” Which explanation is accurate?
A. An adjuster investigates claims, evaluates coverage and damages, and helps determine the insurer's claim obligation under the policy
B. An independent adjuster is typically contracted to handle claims for insurers rather than being a company employee
C. A public adjuster generally represents the insured or claimant, not the insurer, subject to state licensing rules
D. A denial letter should explain the factual and policy basis for denying all or part of a claim
Source: NAIC Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act, Model 900 — Sections 3-4, claim investigation, communications, settlement, and documentation standards; locator 'Adjuster Role'; https://content.naic.org/sites/default/files/model-law-900.pdf
A claim file raises a question about “independent adjuster.” Which statement should guide the adjuster?
A. A staff adjuster is employed by an insurer to handle claims for that insurer
B. Claims should be acknowledged and handled within applicable timeframes and company procedures
C. An independent adjuster is typically contracted to handle claims for insurers rather than being a company employee
D. The claim file should document facts, contacts, coverage analysis, damages, decisions, and payments
Source: NAIC Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act, Model 900 — Sections 3-4, claim investigation, communications, settlement, and documentation standards; locator 'Independent Adjuster'; https://content.naic.org/sites/default/files/model-law-900.pdf
According to NCDOI's own published guidance, has North Carolina adopted the NAIC Independent Adjuster Licensing Guideline ("NAIC Adjuster Model Law"/GL-1224)?
A. Yes, in full, effective 2010
B. Yes, but only for public adjusters
C. Yes, but only for catastrophe adjusters
D. No — North Carolina has explicitly NOT adopted the NAIC Independent Adjuster Licensing Guideline
Source: NCDOI Adjuster Activities Guidance
During claim evaluation, “staff adjuster” becomes relevant. Which conclusion is correct?
A. A public adjuster generally represents the insured or claimant, not the insurer, subject to state licensing rules
B. A reservation of rights lets the insurer investigate or defend while preserving possible coverage defenses
C. A staff adjuster is employed by an insurer to handle claims for that insurer
D. Good faith claim handling requires fair, prompt, and honest evaluation of coverage and damages
Source: NAIC Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act, Model 900 — Sections 3-4, claim investigation, communications, settlement, and documentation standards; locator 'Staff Adjuster'; https://content.naic.org/sites/default/files/model-law-900.pdf
Which statement correctly distinguishes “public adjuster” from related claim-handling concepts?
A. A public adjuster generally represents the insured or claimant, not the insurer, subject to state licensing rules
B. Claims should be acknowledged and handled within applicable timeframes and company procedures
C. A coverage letter should clearly explain the insurer's coverage position using policy language and claim facts
D. Unfair claims practices can include unreasonable delay, misrepresentation, inadequate investigation, or improper denial
Source: NAIC Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act, Model 900 — Sections 3-4, claim investigation, communications, settlement, and documentation standards; locator 'Public Adjuster'; https://content.naic.org/sites/default/files/model-law-900.pdf
