Insurance Adjuster Licensing

To become a company or independent adjuster in states requiring a licensing exam, individuals must demonstrate industry knowledge by passing their state’s test. Make sure you reach your goals by taking an online pre-licensing education or exam prep courses.

The Designated Home State (DHS) adjuster license is available to individuals who live in states that don’t license adjusters or to company adjusters residing in states that only license independent adjusters. This option allows them to designate a non-resident state as their home state.

Kaplan’s CALA designation, approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) and pursuant to the authority of Florida Statute §626.221, allows you to obtain your 70-20 Non-Resident Designated Home State Adjuster license without taking the Florida state licensing exam. Simply complete the CALA course to apply for your license.

The following states do not require that insurance adjusters be licensed or do not offer a company adjuster license. A Designated Home State (DHS) license is highly respected in these states and is proven to enhance credibility to clients: CO, DC, IL, KS, MA, MD, MO, ND, NE, NJ, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA, and WI.

Adjuster License Required: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, RI, SC, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, and WY.

No Adjuster License Required: CO, DC, IL, KS, MA, MD, MO, ND, NE, NJ, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA, and WI.