As with any profession, at times less-than-savory characters will enter the adjusting field and abuse the role for their own personal benefit. As a result, many states put in place a code of ethics that adjusters must follow, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Credit: The KonG via Adobe Stock As with any profession, at times less-than-savory characters will enter the adjusting field and abuse the role for their own personal benefit. As a result, many states put in place a code of ethics that adjusters must follow, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Credit: The KonG via Adobe Stock

Editor's note: This column is part of PropertyCasualty360's Foundations of P&C Insurance series, which aims to bring new insurance professionals up to speed, while keeping industry veterans sharp and helping inform policyholders. On Fridays, PC360 will offer up fresh content covering the nitty-gritty details of P&C insurance, tips for professional development, articles looking at the industry's more niche concepts, and the history of certain lines and programs.

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Steve Hallo

Steve Hallo is managing editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. He can be reached at [email protected]

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