Sec. 38a-723. Definition. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 38a-723. Definition. As used in this title, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires "public adjuster" means any person, partnership, association, limited liability company or corporation who or which practices as a business the adjusting of loss or damage by fire or other hazard under any policies of insurance in behalf of the insured under such policies, or who advertises or solicits business as a public adjuster, or holds himself out to the public as engaging in such adjusting as a business. Lawyers settling claims of clients shall not be deemed to be insurance adjusters.

      (P.A. 90-243, S. 23; P.A. 95-79, S. 147, 189.)

      History: P.A. 95-79 redefined "public adjuster" to include a limited liability company, effective May 31, 1995.

      Employment contract between licensed public adjuster and property owner was unenforceable because statute and regulations governing public adjusters limit a licensed public adjuster's employment to adjusting losses and damages arising under a fire insurance policy on behalf of an insured under the policy. Additionally, it was a condition precedent to enforcement of a licensed public adjuster's employment contract that such adjuster represent an insured party. 252 C. 400.