Adjusters [DRAFT]
Individuals interested in becoming either a resident or non-resident adjuster licensed in the state of Iowa need to apply through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) online system. Individuals wishing to become an adjuster licensed in the state of Iowa must successfully pass the appropriate licensing exam. To register for the examination, please contact Pearson Vue at www.pearsonvue.com or 877-540-5825. If you successfully pass the licensing exam, your test results will be electronically submitted to the NIPR online system. Please allow up to three business days for the exam results to transfer to the NIPR online system. Exam results are valid for 90 days.
If you have a designated home state license and wish to obtain an Iowa nonresident adjuster license you will need to apply with the Iowa Insurance Division.
Public Adjusters
During the application process through the NIPR online system, you will also need to submit evidence of financial responsibility, your customer contract, and the public adjuster checklist and attestation.
Iowa Insurance Division administrative rules regarding the licensure of public adjusters can be found in Iowa Administrative Code chapter 55.
Independent Adjusters
During the application process through the NIPR online system, you will also need to submit evidence of financial responsibility,
Staff Adjusters
Staff adjuster licensing is optional in the state of Iowa. During the application process, you will also need to submit proof of employment.
Renewal
Public adjusters who maintain a valid email address with the Iowa Insurance Division will receive a courtesy renewal reminder approximately 60 days before their license expires. Within 60 days of license expiration, all resident and non-resident public adjusters should complete the renewal application and submit the renewal fee through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) online system. Resident and non-resident public adjusters must be compliant with continuing education requirements before renewing. During the application process through the NIPR online system, you will also need to submit evidence of financial responsibility, your customer contract, and the public adjuster checklist and attestation.
Iowa Insurance Division administrative rules regarding the licensure of public adjusters can be found in Iowa Administrative Code chapter 55.
Reinstate or Reissue a License
All formerly licensed resident and non-resident public adjusters may reinstate an expired license up to 12 months after the license expiration date. Resident public adjusters must prove that during the continuing education term the associated continuing education requirements were met prior to expiration. If continuing education requirements were not met prior to expiration, contact the Iowa Insurance Division for procedure to become compliant for reinstatement. Once the Iowa Insurance Division shows continuing education compliance, the public adjuster must complete the renewal application through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) online system, pay a license reinstatement fee, and a license renewal fee. A formerly licensed public adjuster that fails to apply for a reinstatement within 12 months of license expiration must apply for a new license. During the application process through the NIPR online system, you will also need to submit current evidence of financial responsibility.
Iowa Insurance Division administrative rules regarding the licensure of public adjusters can be found in Iowa Administrative Code chapter 55.
Continuing Education
View the continuing education requirements for public adjusters. Click here to view your continuing education transcript. The State Based Systems (SBS) online system utilized by the Iowa Insurance Division relies on the education provider, in most cases, to submit your course completion online. If you are missing a course on your education transcript, please contact the course’s education provider.
License Status
Public adjusters licensed to do business in Iowa can check the status of their license and verify the expiration date. Public adjusters can also print their license. Please complete the appropriate forms to request a change of name or doing business as (DBA) name, change of address, or to voluntarily surrender a license. Update your phone number or email address through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). If you are an office administrator wishing to check on the license status or continuing education status of a licensed producer a SBS Connect account is required.