Every day, we are asked which states require an insurance adjuster to hold a license. If you wish to work claims in a particular state, it’s important to know the licensing requirements. Every state has different requirements for claims adjusters. Remember, you must always obtain a license in the state you wish to do work regardless of reciprocity.
The following states require claims adjusters to be licensed:
Alabama | Kentucky | Oklahoma |
Alaska | Louisiana | Oregon |
Arizona | Maine | Rhode Island |
Arkansas | Michigan | South Carolina |
California | Minnesota | Texas |
Connecticut | Mississippi | Utah |
Delaware | Montana | Vermont |
Florida | Nevada | Washington |
Georgia | New Hampshire | West Virginia |
Hawaii | New Mexico | Wyoming |
Idaho | New York | |
Indiana | North Carolina |
Email duane.weber@xeneros.net if you’d like a copy of this list.
Indiana was the most recent state to require an insurance adjuster to be licensed. Effective January 1st, 2012, if you intend to work claims in Indiana, you need to be licensed.
It’s also a surprise to many organizations that 19 states also require the business to hold a business entity license in the state. But that’s a topic for another day.