Our Mission
To provide a clear understanding of what insurance adjusting consists of on a day-to-day basis and fully equip students with the tools required to enter the world of adjusting to have a successful career.
We want to ensure you know how to apply for a job, be successful in that job, and know what to expect out of this profession.
Our Vision
Become the best-in-class insurance adjusting academy that provides beginning-to-end adjusting solutions that unlocks unknown earning potential for students to begin reshaping their financial future.
The Florida Claim Adjuster Academy home location is Gainesville, Florida. There will be a monthly, in person, insurance claim adjuster licensing class instructed by owner, Michael Cox. Michael brings 19 years of insurance experience while working as both a staff and an independent claim adjuster. Successful completion of this course will allow students to be exempt from sitting for the state exam. An added bonus is you will also be introduced to Xactimate (a claims estimating software used by insurance carriers and contractors all over the country.) Additionally, there will also be a post licensing course geared towards helping equip new adjusters with tools needed to enter and be successful in the world of insurance claim adjusting.
FAQ
Is there a need or demand for adjusters?
There is always a demand for quality adjusters due to weather, accidental or catastrophic events that occur across the country. Whether the demand is for a staff/employee or an independent adjuster, the need for insurance companies to have their claims handled will always be necessary. In addition Florida has the advantage of reciprocating with over 30 states. This allows an adjuster to obtain their license in multiple other states without having to take their state class or exam.
Should I consider additional training after I obtain my insurance adjuster license?
This is strongly encouraged. Even the most experienced adjusters with years of claim handling under their belts can always benefit from additional training. Trends and expectations are changing constantly in the world of claim handling. Estimating software, computer skills, and claim handling tactics are evolving and improving every day. Insurance companies like the fact that their adjusters are up to date and ready for work. Take advantage of classes involving Xactimate training and opportunities for continuing education courses (C.E. hours) as they arise.
What are the requirements to become a licensed claims adjuster?
There are no educational prerequisites required to become an adjuster. No college degree, no prior experience, no military experience needed. To acquire an Insurance Adjusters License for the state of Florida, all that is needed is:
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Must be 18 years old
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Must be a resident of the state of Florida
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Be a United States citizen or legal alien with a valid work authorization
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Have a diploma or GED equivalent to become a claims adjuster
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Pass Florida’s licensing exam or state approved pre-licensing course (and included exam)
What states allow me to handle claims once I have my Florida All-Lines Adjuster License?
By having a Florida All-Lines Adjuster License, this enables you to be very marketable and mobile in regards to handling claims in states that require licenses, and those that do not require licenses. Florida Reciprocates with almost 30 states and Puerto Rico. This means, once the student passes the class exam for Florida, all is needed to be licensed in one of the states we reciprocate with is the application fee. No additional classes or test required. This allows the adjuster to work in multiple other states besides Florida.
What are the class times for the Adjuster License Training course?
The classes are in person classes from 8am-2pm on Saturday and Sunday. The What’s Now” course is a one-day class from 8-2pm.
Does the price of your Adjuster License Training course include the exam?
By completing the class exam for the course, the person receives the PPIA designation is exempt from taking the state exam, so the answer is Yes, it does include the exam. The person is still responsible for applying for the license and fingerprints.