Become an Louisiana Insurance Adjuster

AdjusterPro's Bottom-line: Residents of Louisiana must take the Louisiana exam administered by Prometric unless they have three consecutive years' claims adjusting experience in Louisiana or five cumulative years’ claims experience. Non-residents holding a license in their home state are not required to take the exam. Non-residents who live in a state that does not license its adjusters are required to pass the Louisiana exam. 

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Adjuster License Requirements

To become a licensed Louisiana insurance adjuster,

Residents must:

• Be 18 years of age or more.
• Reside in or maintain a principal place of business in Louisiana;
• Be competent and trustworthy;
• Pay a $55 fee per application;
• Maintain an office in your home state with public access;
• Pass an exam or qualify for an exemption;
• Have at least on claims adjuster responsible for the business entity’s compliance and to exercise the business entity’s license;
• Be able to provide any and all documentation reasonably necessary to verify information in your application;
• Report any convictions of a felony, and, when applicable, acquire 18 USC 1033 written consent by the Commissioner of Insurance.
• EXEMPTIONS: Claims adjusters may be exempt from taking an exam if,
  • They have already taken an adjuster examination in another state, and are currently licensed and in good standing with that state or if,
  • They have 3 consecutive years of adjusting experience in Louisiana or,
  • They have 5 total years of adjusting experience in another state.

Non-residents must:

• Be 18 years of age or more.
• Be currently licensed and in good standing in resident state.
• Take Louisiana exam if resident state does not require an exam and you do not qualify for an exemption.
• Complete an application Form 1546 A.
• Pay fee of $55 per application.

NOTE: In the event of a catastrophe or an emergency, no claims adjuster license shall be required for an individual who is employed or retained by an insurer and brought into this state for the purpose of investigating or making adjustment of losses resulting from the catastrophe or emergency. However, a catastrophe or emergency claims adjuster must be registered with the department prior to working in this capacity in Louisiana. 

Adjuster Exam Preparation

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Adjuster Exam Registration

You may schedule your Louisiana exam through Prometric online.

Louisiana License Application

• Submit Form 1546A or apply online.
• Pass Louisiana exam, when required.
• Pay $55 application fee.
• For more details about application submission, view the Application Information and Guidelines.

Reciprocity

Louisiana grants reciprocal licensing privileges to anyone holding a license from their home state. If your home state does not license adjusters, you must pass the Louisiana exam.

Maintaining Your License

The Lousiana Claims Adjuster is a two-year license which expires on the last day of your birth-month, regardless of the date of issuance. To renew, you must complete:

• Renewal application (available online at the Department of Insurance website or, for Non-residents, at nipr.com).
• 24 Hours Continuing Education is required Louisiana resident adjusters (due second renewal).
• Non-residents need only to meet their home-state’s CE requirements.
• Report changes of name and address to the Department of Insurance (via the website) within 30 days to avoid a $50 fine.

License Fees

• Application fee: $55
• Renewal fee: $50

Contact the Louisiana Department of Insurance

PO Box 94214, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9214

Phone: (225) 342-0860