§ 22:1807.18 — Umpire registration; revocation

Louisiana § 22:1807.18

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 22: Insurance

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§1807.18. Umpire registration; revocation
A. An umpire shall meet the qualifications in R.S. 22:1807.17, and any potential
umpire electing to be included in the commissioner's umpire list pursuant to Subsection B
of this Section shall register by filing with the commissioner all of the following information:
(1) Contact information.
(2) Training and experience in the profession in which the umpire is licensed.
(3) Training and experience related to estimating property damage claims.
(4) Whether the professional experience and training are in residential or commercial
property.
(5) Any relevant licenses or certifications.
(6) A general description of the approximate number, type of policies, and value and
complexity of property damage claims on which the applicant worked over the previous five
years.
(7) The parishes in which the umpire is willing to work.
(8) The types of policies and value and complexity of claims on which the umpire
is willing to work.
(9) Any professional disciplinary actions or criminal convictions that the umpire has
had.
(10) A current biography, resume, or curriculum vitae.
B. The commissioner shall publish a list of umpires registered pursuant to this Part
on the department's website. Published information shall include an umpire's name, contact
information, preferred types of claims, and preferred geographic areas.
C. The commissioner may revoke the registration of an umpire for any of the
following reasons:
(1) Dishonest, incompetent, fraudulent, or unethical behavior.
(2) A disciplinary action by any other agency or disciplinary authority against the
umpire, regardless of whether the agency or disciplinary authority's regulation relates to the
appraisal.
(3) Conviction of, or accepting deferred adjudication for, a crime pursuant to state
or federal law.
(4) Failure to comply with any requirement of this Subpart.
(5) Other factors relevant to the umpire's qualifications, conflicts of interest, or
performance.

Legislative History

Acts 2024, No. 625, §1.