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This bill amends Minnesota's existing statutes regarding public adjusters by adding a new prohibition to their list of restricted practices. Specifically, the bill prevents public adjusters from appearing as an advocate or representative in any action or proceeding, including administrative tribunals and arbitration hearings related to insurance claims (such as those under section 65B.525). Public adjusters are professionals who help policyholders negotiate insurance claims, and this legislation aims to clarify and limit their role in legal and administrative proceedings. The new provision is added to an existing list of prohibited practices for public adjusters, which already includes restrictions on referral payments, solicitation, conflicts of interest, and misrepresentation. By prohibiting direct advocacy, the bill appears to maintain a clear boundary between the public adjuster's role as a claims negotiator and the formal legal representation of a client's interests.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2869&ssn=0&y=2025