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Insurance Adjuster Licensing

Prepare to Pass Your Insurance Adjuster Licensing Exam with an Industry Leader by Your Side

Prepare, practice, and perform for a variety of state licenses with Kaplan Financial Education's adjuster pre-licensing and exam prep. Whether you need to take your state’s insurance adjuster exam or pursue a license under the Designated Home State (DHS) exemption, our proven, expert-made courses will help you succeed.

Insurance Adjuster Stats

  • 349,000+

    Claims adjusters employed in the United States currently. From 2023–2033, more than 21,000 claims adjuster, appraiser, examiner, and investigator jobs are expected to become open each year, on average.

  • 35

    states require an adjuster license.

Looking to Become a Licensed Adjuster? We Have All the Details You Need.

  • Need to earn an insurance adjuster license in states that require exams?

    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.

  • What if my state does not require an adjuster license?

    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.

  • How do I obtain Kaplan’s Florida Certified All-Lines Adjuster (CALA) Designation under the Designated Home State (DHS) exemption?

    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.

  • How can I obtain the Texas Property/Casualty (P/C) Adjuster license under the Designated Home State (DHS) exemption?

    Earn a respected license that designates Texas as your home state. Kaplan’s Texas P/C Adjuster licensing course includes the actual state exam, allowing you to fulfill your pre-licensing requirement remotely. After completing the course and passing the exam, you can apply for the Texas Property/Casualty Adjuster license, qualifying you to adjust in any state that recognizes it.

  • Who qualifies for a Designated Home State (DHS) adjuster 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.

  • Which states require an adjuster license?

    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.

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Projected Job Growth: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/claims-adjusters-appraisers-examiners-and-investigators.htm