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Vermont Insurance Adjuster

AdjusterPro's Bottom-line: Vermont requires resident applicants to successfully complete the Thomson-Prometric Adjuster exam and meet certain experience requirements. Non-residents may apply for a Vermont license provided they have first obtained a license in a state that requires an examination.

Adjuster License Requirements

To become a licensed insurance adjuster in Vermont, individuals must:

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must be competent, trustworthy, financially responsible, and of good personal and business reputation.
  • Must have passed written examination
  • Must meet an experience requirement - one of the following:

    • Have 2 years experience in handling of loss claims or loss appraising for appraisers;
    • Have undergone special training of sufficient duration and scope to make him/her competent to fulfill the responsibilities of the license sought. Should submit a detailed description of the training, including syllabi, curriculum, and training material;
    • Be employed by and subject to the immediate personal supervision of a licensed adjuster, public adjuster, or appraiser who is licensed in Vermont and who has been licensed for at least 3 years preceding the date of application for the license.
  • Must submit a license application and fees (see below).

Licensing Process

  • An applicant seeking a resident license must submit:
  • An applicant seeking a non-resident license must comply with the following:

    • All applicants must satisfy an examination requirement in order to be licensed. If a nonresident has not taken an examination, or resides in a state that does not require a license examination, the applicant can either:

      • submit a letter of certification from the state where the applicant took an examination and is currently licensed, or
      • take and pass the Vermont examination and submit the original test score report with the application.
    • Must submit an application, either by following the steps above for a resident adjuster, or using Sircon's online form.

Reciprocity

  • Vermont grants reciprocal licensing to any state that requires an examination in order to be licensed as an adjuster.

Maintaining Your License in Vermont

  • No Continuing Education is required.
  • Worker's Compensation Adjusters must attend one seminar during each 2 year period after attaining their license.
  • All licenses have a common expiration date regardless of the date on which they are attained. The expiration date occurs every 2 years: March 31 of even numbered years.
  • Renewal fee amount varies, depending on the adjuster's resident state.

Fees

  • A license application fee of $30.
  • Resident License: An adjuster license fee of $60.
  • Nonresident License: An adjuster license fee - amount depends on state of residence.
  • Biannual renewal fee (resident and non-resident adjusters): amount depends on state of residence. Please see State of Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration website.

Contact Vermont Insurance Division - Licensing Section

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