Become a Hawaii Insurance Adjuster

AdjusterPro's Bottom-line: Hawaii requires its residents to complete the Pearson VUE adjuster exam before applying for an adjuster license. There is currently no CE requirement for adjuster licensees, and Non-residents who have a license in another state may apply for the license without taking the exam.

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Adjuster License Requirements

To become a licensed Hawaii insurance adjuster, individuals must:

• Be at least 18 years of age;
• If previously convicted of any felony, the applicant must request the commissioner's written consent to engage in the business of insurance as required in Subchapter 431:2-201.3;
• Be domiciled in Hawaii, or in a state that will permit Hawaii residents to act as adjusters in said other state;
• “Have had experience, special education, or training with reference to the handling of loss claims under insurance contracts, of sufficient duration and extent reasonable to make the individual competent to fulfill the responsibilities of an adjuster;”
• Have successfully passed the Hawaii Adjuster's Exam;
• Have paid the license fee.

Adjuster Exam Preparation

AdjusterPro is partnered with Insurance-Schools.Com to bring you the most comprehensive exam study materials available specifically for Hawaii. Select from any of the packages (above-right) and take the Pearson-Vue exam with the confidence in knowing you've had the best possible preparation.

Adjuster Exam Registration

You may schedule your Pearson-Vue exam online.

Hawaii License Application

Individuals must submit:

• A complete application for Hawaii license including:
  • Hawaii Producer Application Form HPL.
  • Original State of Hawaii Licensing Exam passing score report is required (Contact Pearson VUE online or at 1-800-274-2608)
  • Applicable licensing fees (see “Adjuster Fee Schedule” under Producer Fees)

Reciprocity

The Hawaii examination is not required for applicants who:

• Held an insurance license in Hawaii within the last two-year period;
• Are currently licensed in another state; or
• Apply within ninety (90) days of the cancellation of their previous license. The prior state must issue a clearance that:
  • At the time of cancellation, the applicant was in good standing in that state; or
  • The state's producer database records, as maintained by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) or affiliates or subsidiaries, indicate that the producer is or was licensed in good standing for the lines of authority requested.
• All other applicants must pass the Hawaii Adjuster Exam to obtain the Hawaii license.

Maintaining Your License

• The Hawaii Adjuster License is good for two (2) years.
• There is no CE requirement for resident adjusters.
• Non-residents who hold a valid license in their home state, and who have met that state’s CE requirements, do not need any additional CE credits for their Hawaii license.
• To report Address changes, visit NIPR.

License Fees

• Application fee: $165-210 (depending on birthday and application date). See Fee Schedule.
• Background Check fee: $20 (submit as separate check)
• Make checks payable to "Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs".

Contact the Hawaii Department of Insurance

Hawaii Insurance Department, PO Box 3614, Honolulu, Hawaii 96811

Phone: (808) 586-2790, Fax: (808) 586-2788, Email: inslic@dcca.hawaii.gov