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Maryland Insurance Claims Adjuster License

Maryland does not license insurance adjusters. For Maryland residents who want to become licensed independent adjusters, we recommend obtaining a nonresident designated home state (DHS) license from Florida. A DHS license is required by most employers and enables you to apply for reciprocal licensing privileges.

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  • Designated Home
    State License Florida Pre-Licensing with Exam

    Florida’s nonresident DHS license is our top recommendation for adjusters from non-licensing states. Complete the 40-hr pre-licensing course and pass the included exam and you are qualified to apply for your Florida 70-20 license. No additional coursework or testing required.

    • Florida Certified Adjuster Pre-Licensing (Course #96558)
        • Florida adjuster exam
        • Printable PDFs and glossary
        • Practice exams and flash cards
    • Approved for the Florida 70-20 All Lines Non-resident DHS license

    Students earn the All-Lines Training Certified Adjuster (CA) Designation per Florida Statute 626.221 (j)

    $299.00

  • Total Adjuster Package Pre-Licensing + Xactimate

    Save hundreds of dollars with our Total Adjuster Package. This bundle goes beyond the pre-licensing course and exam to offer vital training on Xactimate, the industry’s leading software. Along with courses that will teach you the basics of the construction process and terminology, how to find work, inspect and close a claim, and roofing fundamentals…it’s everything you need to kick start a successful career.

    • Florida Certified Adjuster Pre-Licensing (Course #96558)
      • Florida adjuster exam
      • Printable PDFs and glossary
      • Practice exams and flash cards
    • Construction 101 for Insurance Adjusters
    • Tactical Xactimate Training – Live Webinar
      • The most important skill new adjusters must acquire
    • The Adjuster Success Method course

    $699.00

    Retail Value: $896

Additional Training

  • Customer Service in Claims Handling

    The Fundamentals of Customer Service is a new course designed to help you develop and nurture one of the most important aspects of claims adjusting. The video-based training provides tips and advice for delivering excellent customer service during the claims-handling process.

    This is not a CE course but should take roughly 2 hours to complete.

    $19.00

     

  • Xactimate Training - Live Webinar

    Xactimate is the single most important technical skill a new adjuster needs. Our live, instructor-led webinar will help prepare you to pass your Xactimate Level 1 Certification exam.

    12 Hours

    $249.00

     

  • Adjuster Success Method – Series 1

    Veteran adjusters share best practices for getting hired, what tools you’ll need to get the job done, and explain what to expect and how to successfully close your first claims in this one-of-a-kind new training course.

    $199.00

     

  • Construction 101

    Created by a veteran insurance adjuster, this course covers how to determine and estimate the type, grade, and quantity of building materials, as well as the basics of the construction process and rooftop assessments and inspections.

    Visit your state’s CE Page to see if this course is approved for CE hours. 

    $149.00

     

MARYLAND LICENSING & COMPLIANCE FAQS

  • Do I need a license to be a claims adjuster?

    Yes! While there are 16 states that still do not license claims adjusters, the majority of states do. Employers, either insurance carriers or Independent Adjusting Firms, need adjusters who can work a multitude of claims in a variety of areas. You will give yourself the best chance for employment by obtaining your home state, or ‘designated home state’ license, and then getting reciprocal licenses so you can work in other states as well.

  • What if my home state doesn’t license? What is a DHS license?

    If you live in a non-licensing state, you should obtain a “Designated Home State” or DHS license. A DHS license basically works just like having your home state license and is vital if you want to work any claims outside of your non-licensing state. If you live in Kansas for example, you can adjust claims there without a license, but you can’t go work claims in Florida or Texas. While a host of different states offer a DHS license, we recommend obtaining the Florida 70-20 Nonresident DHS license. It offers great reciprocity and Florida has the quickest application turnaround time in the country.

    States that do not currently license adjusters: Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

  • What is reciprocity?

    Reciprocity, or reciprocal licensing privileges, allows a licensed adjuster to obtain another state(s) license without having to pass that specific state’s exam. Thank goodness, right? Once you have your home state or DHS license, you can apply for other state licenses through reciprocity.

    It’s not automatic – you will need to complete the required paperwork and submit the licensing fees but most licensing states are now reciprocal with each other, as long as the license your home state or DHS license holds more lines of authority than what you are requesting. For example, if you hold a P&C Adjuster License, you are only qualified for a P&C reciprocal license in another state. You can not obtain a reciprocal All-Lines license if your home state or DHS license is for P&C because it covers fewer lines of authority.

    There are some additional caveats – New York, California and Hawaii do not reciprocate with any other state for example. You can read more about the importance of reciprocity in our Reciprocity: The Truth About Licensing Agreements article.

    It’s also important to note that reciprocity doesn’t always go both ways. For example, New York doesn’t offer reciprocal licenses to licensed adjusters from any other state. However, there are plenty of states that will offer licensed New York adjusters a reciprocal license.

    To learn what states will offer you a reciprocal license, visit the AdjusterPro Reciprocity Map and click on your state.

  • Why should I choose AdjusterPro?

    Our team is passionate about providing the best insurance training courses and online classroom experience in the industry. We are committed to helping you succeed at every step of your adjusting career.

    At AdjusterPro, we believe in serving our customers with transparency, honesty, and adhering to the Golden Rule, treating others as we would want to be treated.

    Building our company upon these principles, here are a few other ways we differentiate from the competition:

    • We offer over 170 courses – the most comprehensive catalog in the country
    • Our simple, engaging online training was created to help you comprehend and retain information
    • Keeping your license compliant is simple with our convenient continuing education courses
    • You’ll receive honest answers from our dedicated (real-people) customer engagement team
    • 50 states strong: we offer a path to licensing for every state
    • Over 50,000 people have trained with us
    • 8 of the country’s top 10 insurance carriers train with AdjusterPro
    • 98.4% customer satisfaction rating
    • AdjusterPro is more than just online courses. We’re the nation’s go-to resource for all things adjuster. Whether it’s licensing, reciprocity, CE, networking, tips of the trade, or career advice, we’ve got you covered.

    Whether you are just starting to explore the insurance claims industry, a Fortune 500 company, or are a veteran adjuster looking for additional training, we are here to help you reach your goals and achieve success.

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David Denais, Florida