Alabama Insurance Adjuster
AdjusterPro's Bottom-line: With no exam required, the Alabama adjuster license is one of the easiest adjuster licenses to obtain. Download your application below and get licensed in one of the busiest states for claims in the U.S.
Adjuster License Requirements
To become a licensed insurance adjuster in Alabama, individuals must:
- Be 19 years of age or more.
- Be a full-time salaried employee of a licensed adjuster or a graduate of a recognized law school or must have experience or special education or training in the handling of loss claims under insurance contracts of sufficient duration and reasonable extent to make him or her competent to fulfill the responsibilities of an adjuster.
- Be trustworthy and of good character.
- Have and maintain in this state an office accessible to the public and keep therein the usual and customary records pertaining to transactions under the license.
NOTE: Non-resident individuals and non-Alabama firms must permit Alabama resident adjusters and Alabama firms to act as adjusters in their home state.
Licensing Process
- Alabama Adjuster Application Form AL-90 must be completed and submitted with a fee of $100.00 (application fee of $20.00 and license fee of $80.00)
- Once the application has been approved and fees paid, the individual is licensed.
NOTE: No examination is required.
Reciprocity
- Alabama grants reciprocal licensing privileges to anyone holding a license from their home state, or, if their home state does not require a license, from any other state.
Maintaining Your License in Alabama
- No Continuing Education is required.
- This license is good for one year and is renewable annually with an $80.00 renewal fee and renewal application. Renewal applications and reminders will be sent to Alabama licensed adjusters.
Fees
- Initial Licensing and Application Fee: $100
- License Renewal Fee: $80
Note: Alabama defines an adjuster is "an individual or firm (corporation, partnership, or other business entity), who for compensation as an independent contractor, or as the employee of an independent contractor or for fee or commission, investigates and negotiates settlement of claims arising under insurance contracts on behalf of the insurer."
Contact Alabama Department of Insurance
- PO Box 303351, Montgomery, Alabama 36130
- Phone: 334-269-3550
- Fax: 334-241-4192
- Email: insdept@insurance.alabama.gov
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