Social distancing during the Covid-19 crisis has created disruption in many areas we might not have considered, including getting an adjuster license.
Since adjuster licensing is what we do, we’ve been working hard over the past months to find pathways to licensing so people can continue moving forward toward becoming licensed insurance adjusters, and companies can continue providing licensed adjusters who are ready to settle insurance claims for the people who rely on them.
There are paths to licensure open right now, and more paths will likely be opening in the weeks to come. We will be updating this post as often as necessary to keep you up to date. Read on for the big picture as we see it right now.
A word about fingerprinting during Covid-19
SILA (the Securities and Insurance Licensing Association) recommends that applicants having issues getting fingerprinted reach out to the applicable state Department of Insurance for their recommendation, and also look for third party vendors that may be open. Local police departments are an option as they are sometimes able to do fingerprinting.
The information below was updated at 1pm central on Tuesday, June 16
States that currently have a path to licensure
As of June 1, 2020 the major exam providers PearsonVue, Prometric and PSI have opened up for testing in every state, with limited seating and Covid-19 precautions. When scheduling your exam, keep in mind that the first available appointment may be a few weeks away. You may want to schedule the exam before you’re actually ready to take it if that’s possible to ensure matching your readiness to pass the exam with your scheduled exam appointment.
Alabama
Alabama has a clear path to licensure. Alabama residents can take our online course and exam and apply for their license through NIPR.
Arizona
Arizona has a path to licensure. Arizona residents can take our online course in order to be prepared to pass the state adjuster exam with Prometric. You can apply for a license through NIPR, and do fingerprints with Prometric per the instructions on the Arizona Department of Insurance website.
Arkansas
Arkansas has a clear path to licensure. Arkansas residents can complete our online course and exam and apply with NIPR. No fingerprints are required, just the state police form at the end of the application.
California
California has a clear path to licensure. California residents can complete our online course and take the state exam with PSI which has numerous locations open in California (Los Angeles test center is open on a daily basis. PSI is also administering license examinations at its test centers in Sacramento, Redding, Lawndale, San Francisco, and Agoura Hills on Tuesdays and Thursdays). Fingerprinting is available through Accurate Biometrics.
Delaware
Delaware has a path to licensure. Delaware residents can take our online course and the state exam with PearsonVue.
Florida
Florida has a clear path to licensure. Florida residents can take our online course and exam and apply for their license through Florida’s MyProfile portal. Fingerprints are required and Florida residents have a few options. Either the applicant can get fingerprinted at any open IdentoGo location or they can request fingerprint cards and find a police station or third party vendor able to take their prints.
Idaho
Idaho has a clear path to licensure. Idaho residents can take our online course and then take the exam with PSI.
Indiana
Indiana has a clear path to licensure. Indiana residents can take our online course and exam and apply for their license through Sircon.
Louisiana
Louisiana has a path to licensure. Louisiana residents can take our online course and take the state exam with PSI.
Maine
Maine has a path to licensure. Maine residents can take our online course and take the state exam with PearsonVue.
Mississippi
Mississippi has a path to licensure. Mississippi residents can complete our online course and then take the state exam with PearsonVue.
Nevada
Nevada has a path to licensure. Nevade residents can complete our online course and take the state exam with a third party exam provider.
North Carolina
North Carolina has a path to licensure. North Carolina residents can take our online course and then take the state exam with PearsonVue.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma has a clear path to licensure. Oklahoma residents can take our online course and take the state exam with Prometric.
Texas
Texas has a clear path to licensure. Texas residents can take our online course and exam and apply for a Texas adjuster license online with Sircon.
The states listed below all have exam testing centers available as of June 1, 2020
Alaska
Connecticut
Georgia
View GA State Update (under Insurance News)
Hawaii
Kentucky
Michigan
Questions regarding licensing and regulation topics may be directed to LARA-COVID-19-Questions@michigan.gov
Minnesota
Montana
New Hampshire
New Mexico
If there is difficulty in complying with a NM securities related statute or rule due to the COVID 19 pandemic, contact the Securities Division.
New York
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Utah
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Our Bottom Line
The bottom line is Now is a great moment to complete online coursework and prepare to get licensed as an insurance adjuster. At AdjusterPro we’ll keep you up to date with every new development in the adjusting world.
Covid-19 has brought abrupt changes to our lives, including how we work. We’re facing these challenges day by day as individuals, families, companies, communities, and even government agencies. All of us at AdjusterPro are committed to helping you navigate these changes so you can keep moving forward toward achieving your goals.
