Code of Alabama
Ala. Code § 27-9-1 (2026)
“Adjuster” Defined.
✓ official Alabama Legislature (ALISON) text, current July 2026
Repealed by Act 2011-637, §3, effective January 1, 2012.
(a) An “adjuster” is a person who, for compensation as an independent contractor, or as the employee of such an independent contractor or for fee or commission, investigates and negotiates settlement of claims arising under insurance contracts on behalf of the insurer.
(b) The definition of adjuster shall not include, nor require, a license of the following:
(1) A licensed attorney-at-law who is qualified to practice law in this state; or
(2) A salaried employee of an insurer.
(Acts 1971, No. 407, p. 707, §183.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 1982–1996 · leading case: Prof'l Adjusters, Inc. v. Tandon, 433 N.E.2d 779 (Ind. 1982).
Prof'l Adjusters, Inc. v. Tandon, 433 N.E.2d 779 (Ind. 1982). “, Ala. Code § 27-9-1 et seq. (1975); Colo. Rev.”
Fairhope Yacht Club, Inc. v. Johns E. Co., 686 So. 2d 1133 (Ala. 1996). “Code 1975, Title 27, Chapter 9, that is, ,§§ 27-9-1 to -8, the entirety of which is devoted to adjusters.”
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