A. With application for license as an adjuster other than as staff adjuster, the applicant shall file with the superintendent a surety bond in favor of the superintendent in aggregate amount of not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), conditioned to pay actual damages resulting to the state of New Mexico or any member of the public in New Mexico from violation of law by the licensee while acting as an adjuster. The bond shall be one executed by an authorized surety insurer.
B. The bond shall remain in effect for the duration of the license, or until the surety is released from liability by the superintendent, or until canceled by the surety. Without prejudice to any liability accrued prior to cancellation, the surety may cancel a bond by giving written notice to the superintendent at least thirty days prior to effective date of cancellation.
C. The applicant or licensee may file with the superintendent a cash bond in like amount, in lieu of surety bond.
History: Laws 1984, ch. 127, § 233; 2017, ch. 76, § 4.
Cross references. — For existing deposits and bonds, see notes following 59A-5-18 NMSA 1978.
The 2017 amendment, effective June 16, 2017, removed a reference to temporary licenses; in Subsection A, after "application for license", deleted "temporary or otherwise"; and in Subsection B, after "until", changed "cancelled" to "canceled".
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Section 59A-13-1 - Scope of article.
Section 59A-13-2 - Definitions.
Section 59A-13-3 - License required.
Section 59A-13-3.1 - Examination for license.
Section 59A-13-4 - Qualifications for license as adjuster.
Section 59A-13-6 - Emergency adjusters.
Section 59A-13-7 - Separate license; independent, staff adjusters.
Section 59A-13-8 - Powers conferred by adjuster license.
Section 59A-13-9 - Place of business.
Section 59A-13-10 - Records of independent adjuster.
Section 59A-13-11 - Resident claims representative for payment of workers' compensation claims.
Section 59A-13-12 - Continuing education.
Section 59A-13-13 - Prohibited conduct regarding the adjustment and repair of property damage.
Section 59A-13-14 - Standards of conduct.
Section 59A-13-15 - Contract between public adjuster and insured.