A Aut ut Authority hor hor i t y it y Reserving and Settlement Authority • Claims-specific authority levels are outlined in the client handling instructions. D • Individual adjuster and manager authority levels for reserving and oc um settlement will be established by the claims Director. ent • If reserve or settlement authority requested exceeds the amount a t i stated in client handling instructions, approval is to be requested on from client, regardless of internal NARS authorities. Authority Requests R • The adjuster should submit the original authority request to their es F p i ons n manager for review and approval. i an b c • Managers should respond to requests within 24 hours of receipt. i i l al i t i • Managers shouldreview files submitted for authority to verify es coverage, limits, liability, damages, and calculation of exposure. • Once approved by the manager, authority forms/requests should be submitted via email to the director for review, confirming: o DOL, Loss Description T D i o Venue ea m d el o Coverage verification i l nes i o Limits, deductibles nes s & o Attorney rep'd o Injured parties, type of injuries sustained o Liability/Negligence o Pertinent ISO results C o Damages –Specials (lost wages, medical)and General us t o Reserve/settlement amount requested om C l i er ent D & et 23 a i l Confidential, Proprietary and Trade Secret Document of NARS and protected by the Florida Uniform Trade s Secrets Act, chapter 688, Florida Statutes. No use allowed unless specifically authorized.