NAPIA, alongside MAPIA, is hard at work again fighting for public adjusters and insurance consumers.    ..read more

NAPIA is excited to announce our recent appointment to the Board of Directors of the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF). This significant development marks a historic moment for public adjusters, as it represents the first time our profession has been included in this prestigious organization's leadership. With a decade-long history of membership in CAIF, this election to the board is a testament to our enduring commitment and active role in combating insurance fraud on both sides of the fence and raising the voice of public insurance adjusters. Our presence on the CAIF Board underscores ..read more

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Anita Taff, a NAPIA Past President and current member of the NAPIA Board of Directors stated, "Jeff Gould epitomizes the gold standard of public service. He gives unselfishly of himself to NAPIA and his clients. He is an incredibly dedicated and loyal individual, always willing to assist NAPIA leadership when called upon. His knowledge of current and historical legislation is unsurpassed. NAPIA is a better organization because of Jeff Gould. Congratulations Jeff, recognition as person of the year is well deserved ..read more

"It was probably an electric fire. Those can get out of hand fast. Calls were made, sirens sounded, and thousands of gallons of water doused the flames. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson weren’t even home. They wanted a couple of weeks away. Instead, they spent the next four months living in a hotel, waiting for the check that was supposed to restore their lives. Including lenders on loss proceeds checks can slow repairs, send insurers on wild investigations, and lead to tens of thousands of dollars in unnecessary additional living expenses. Don’t believe us? Keep reading. This case study explores a mean ..read more

Adjusters are often the first representative of the insurance company on the scene to assess a home destroyed by fire or storm damage, or a vehicle totaled in an accident. Traditionally, insurance adjusters filled a key and respected role arbitrating fairness between often-distraught victims and their insurer. Those days seem to be in the past, industry leaders say. Compensation, working conditions, dwindling responsibility and increased regulations are all thorny issues for insurance adjusters ..read more

Your Turn: Public adjusters aren't the problem in Florida's property insurance crisis Brian S. Goodman is general counsel of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters. “Reform is needed but the reform needs to focus on the insurance industry, specifically the practices they encourage and the adjusters they employ, and not towards the small group of professional public adjusters who stand up every day for insureds who have suffered property loss ..read more

"A movement to establish professional standards for public adjusters gained ground this year, with lawmakers in five states passing bills that impose new controls over a trade that already requires a license in 46 states. Brian S. Goodman, general counsel of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, says his organization welcomes the new rules ..read more

The June 8-11, 2022 NAPIA event takes place at the San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center in Galveston, Texas.  ..read more

"The Office of Superintendent of Insurance continues to receive inquiries related to the licensing of both resident and nonresident adjusters. These inquiries have revealed some discrepancies between the requirements set forth in Chapter 59A NMSA 1978, the New Mexico Insurance Code, and those contained in the Title 13 of the New Mexico Administrative Code. The Producer Licensing Bureau is currently working on an update and revisions to those provisions of Title 13 (Insurance) of the New Mexico Administrative Code administered by this Bureau, addressing the adjuster related discrepancies will b ..read more