California Occupational License
License Title:
Adjuster, Independent Insurance
Adjuster, Independent Insurance
Department of Insurance
Producer Licensing Bureau
Licensing Agency Contact Information:
| Address: | 320 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814 - 4309 |
| Phone Number: | (800) 967-9331
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| Fax Number: | (916) 327-6907
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| Internet Address: | http://www.insurance.ca.gov |
License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Independent Insurance Adjuster is a person other than a private investigator who, for any consideration whatsoever, engages in the business of making an investigation for the purpose of obtaining information in the course of adjusting or participating in the disposal of any claim in connection with a policy of insurance or engages in soliciting insurance adjustment business.
Qualifications:
• Minimum Age: 18 years of age
• Examination required: Yes
• Examination information: PSI Services, LLC, schedules the examinations for the California Department of Insurance's (CDI) independent insurance adjuster applicants. To schedule an examination, use PSI's Examination Scheduling Service link at http://media.psiexams.com/LC/apps/Attention.htm. Individuals may schedule their examinations with PSI either online or by telephone.
• Prelicensing Experience/Education: Must have two years certified experience in insurance adjusting field; 2,000 hours of compensated time in the adjusting field is equal to one year of experience.
• Continuing Education requirements: 24 hours of continuing education (CE) of which 3 hours of ethics are a part of the 24 hour CE requirement
• Average Time to Process Application: two to three weeks
• Renewal Period: Two-year license term
Fees:
• Application: $283
• Examination Fee: $72; Re-examination: $29
• License renewal: $283 (per qualified manager) each two-year license term
• Fingerprint Fees: The fingerprint fee at the California Department of Insurance test centers is $58.30. At PSI test centers, the fingerprint fee is $68.95
Special License Requirements: A $2,000 Bond of Insurance Adjuster
For additional information https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0050-renew-license/0200-requirements/insurance-adjuster.cfm.
Authority: Section 14021 of the California Insurance Code.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:Qualifications:
• Minimum Age: 18 years of age
• Examination required: Yes
• Examination information: PSI Services, LLC, schedules the examinations for the California Department of Insurance's (CDI) independent insurance adjuster applicants. To schedule an examination, use PSI's Examination Scheduling Service link at http://media.psiexams.com/LC/apps/Attention.htm. Individuals may schedule their examinations with PSI either online or by telephone.
• Prelicensing Experience/Education: Must have two years certified experience in insurance adjusting field; 2,000 hours of compensated time in the adjusting field is equal to one year of experience.
• Continuing Education requirements: 24 hours of continuing education (CE) of which 3 hours of ethics are a part of the 24 hour CE requirement
• Average Time to Process Application: two to three weeks
• Renewal Period: Two-year license term
Fees:
• Application: $283
• Examination Fee: $72; Re-examination: $29
• License renewal: $283 (per qualified manager) each two-year license term
• Fingerprint Fees: The fingerprint fee at the California Department of Insurance test centers is $58.30. At PSI test centers, the fingerprint fee is $68.95
Special License Requirements: A $2,000 Bond of Insurance Adjuster
For additional information https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0050-renew-license/0200-requirements/insurance-adjuster.cfm.
Authority: Section 14021 of the California Insurance Code.
| Occupation Title | SOC Code |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 131031 |