ARC 0304D

ARC 0304D

INSURANCE DIVISION[191]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to licensing of public adjusters
and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Insurance Division hereby proposes to amend Chapter 55, “Licensing of Public Adjusters,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 522C and 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2582, section 4.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 522C as amended by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2582.

Purpose and Summary

    This proposed rulemaking addresses the financial responsibility requirements for adjusters that had been set out in the Iowa Code and in the Insurance Division Bulletin. This proposed rulemaking allows for expanded methods by which adjusters may comply with the financial responsibility requirements. The financial responsibility requirements could be the subject of frequent adjustments; therefore, the rulemaking process affords greater flexibility in addressing such changes.

Fiscal Impact

    This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

    After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

    Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Division for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 191—Chapter 4.

Public Comment

    Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Division no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 16, 2026. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

    A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

    Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

     Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact Angela Burke Boston via email at angela.burke.boston@iid.iowa.gov or by telephone at 515.654.6543 and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

    The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

Emergency Rulemaking Adopted by Reference

    This proposed rulemaking is also published herein as an Adopted and Filed Emergency rulemaking (see ARC 0308D, IAB 5/27/26). The purpose of this Notice of Intended Action is to solicit public comment on that emergency rulemaking, whose subject matter is hereby adopted by reference.