NAPIA’s Legislative Efforts — A Win For Policyholders & Public Adjusters Alike

Property Insurance Roundtable

Today, we will be discussing the legislative efforts of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA). Founded in 1951, NAPIA advocates for public adjuster education and a higher standard of professional conduct and ethics. NAPIA members are committed to working in the best interest of their clients and to conducting business with integrity. For more than 66 years NAPIA members throughout the U.S. have joined together for the purpose of education, certification, marketing opportunities, legal and legislative representation, scholarship and research and the promotion of the public adjusting profession.

Key Takeaways:

[1:54] How involved is NAPIA in the insurance legislation landscape?

[6:44] The roles of Brian Goodman and Randy Goodman within NAPIA.

[8:05] What are the biggest legislative challenges NAPIA and its members are facing?

[13:05] Who punishes those who violate Unauthorized Practice of Public Adjusting (UPPA) laws?

[18:37] How do these challenges affect consumers and insurance professionals?

[19:42] What are NAPIA’s current legislative priorities?

[22:26] How does NAPIA view hourly or set fees and what are they doing to address the situation in Louisiana?

[24:50] In the five states with no licensing, are public adjusters permitted to work?

[26:38] In the past 12-years, what are NAPIA's biggest legislative wins and how do those wins benefit policyholders and public adjusters?

[27:41] What are some of NAPIA's legislative disappointments?

[29:00] What is on the horizon for property and casualty insurance legislation?

[30:59] How can people assist NAPIA’s in achieving its legislative goals?

[32:28] NAPIA protects the consuming public.

Panelists:

• Brian Goodman, Principal at Kramon & Graham PA
• Randy Goodman, Executive Vice President & Principal at Goodman-Gable-Gould/Adjusters International
• C. Todd Thomas, Executive Director at Adjusters International and Member of the Society of Risk Management Consultants

Moderator:

• Marjorie Musick, Social Media Specialist at Adjusters International/Basloe, Levin & Cuccaro, and Jansen/Adjusters International

Mentioned in This Episode:

Adjusters International

National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA)