public adjuster

public adjuster
One whose business is the adjustment of claims for insurance, employed, not regularly for full time by one person or company, but by members of the public, insureds or insurers, as their need of an adjuster arises. Larson v Lesser, (Fla) 106 So 2d 188.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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