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What is the difference between the ACA Designation and other adjuster designations in Florida?
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The State of Florida authorized adjuster licensing by designation in 2003. The first approved designation was the ACA or Accredited Claims Adjuster designation. The ACA Designation offered by the University of Central Florida, in partnership with Florida Insurance University, is used by over 250 insurance and adjusting companies. The program has qualified more than 1 out of 3 licensed adjusters for the Florida license.
There are other designations that have been approved since 2003, however it is significant that the Florida Department of Financial Services, Florida Department of Transportation and companies such as Allstate,, State Farm, Progressive Insurance and Liberty Mutural Insurance all rely on the UCF program for licensing.
When considering a licensing designation program be sure to ask the provider who the program trains.
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What is the purpose of the 40 hour Accredited Claims Adjuster Designation?
The purpose of the 40 hour Accredited Claims Adjuster Designation is to fulfill the pre-licensing requirement for the All Lines Claims Adjuster license for the state of Florida. The designation exempts the student from the state exam. Subjects covered include Auto, Homeowner Insurance, Workers Compensation, Florida Statutes and many others.
How can you become a non-resident Florida adjuster?
In order to become a non-resident Florida claims adjuster an applicant must: 1. Be at least 18 years old; 2. Hold an adjuster license in the applicant's home state (if the home state requires licensing); OR 3. Come from a state that does not require adjuster licensing; 4. Have a clean criminal record (no felonies); and 5. Qualify by reciprocity, or 6. By taking and passing the FL state licensing exam, or 7. By taking one of the Designations that excuses the applicant from the state test (the Accredited Claims Adjuster Designation offered by the University of Central Florida)
What is the Accredited Claims Adjuster Designation?
The ACA Designation, also known as the Accredited Claims Adjuster Designation, allows a student to obtain the Independent (5-20) or Company (6-20) Florida All Lines Adjuster license. The ACA Designation exempts candidates from the state exam for licensing. The ACA Designation is also required for candidates entering the public adjusting field (these candidate must also take a state exam - as well as comply with other requirements). The website of the Florida Department of Financial Services has additional information.
What agent or agency services handles Florida adjuster licensing?
The Florida Department of Financial Services is responsible for processing applications for adjuster licensing. The website is www.fldfs.com The University offers the ACA Designation which excuses the student from the state licensing exam for the all lines adjuster license (independent or company).
What is a 'Claims Job' and what are the qualifications?
A claims job is employment wherein a claims adjuster investigates, evaluates and negotiates insurance claims (losses). The jobs are offered by insurance and independent adjusting companies. Most states have some licensing requirements and other qualifications to work as a claims adjuster. The state of Florida requires that an applicant qualify for the license by either taking the state licensing exam, or by completing a designation course such as the ACA (Accredited Claims Adjuster) Designation through the University of Central Florida. The designation excuses the applicant from the state test.
Who hires an insurance adjuster?
Both insurance companies and independent adjusting companies hire insurance adjusters. Jobs are varied from entry-level to catastrophe adjusters. Pay also varies from the mid-30's to six figures. Job boards such as monster.com and catadjuster.org post available jobs. Companies typically look for licensed adjusters, so it is best that someone interested in obtaining a job as a claims adjuster first obtain his or her state's license. Florida allows licensing through the ACA (Accredited Claims Adjuster) Designation. The designation is offered through in the University of Central Florida in partnership with Florida Insurance University. The designation excuses the student from the state licensing test.
where could i take the insurance adjuster license in the next couple of day in florida along with an exactimate class?
You can take the florida insurance adjuster license at Adjuster Pro: http://www.florida-adjuster-license.com/ below is some information about the course: Certified Adjuster Course Overview: The 4 day Florida Certified Adjuster Course (including exam) satisfies all Florida Department of Financial Services requirements for obtaining your Florida insurance adjuster license. Once completed, you will simply submit your application to the state of Florida. No further testing, no extra study materials, no additional coursework. Once your application has been submitted, you can expect to be a licensed Florida adjuster within weeks.
What is the difference between the accredited claims adjuster aca license training at ucf and a community college?
The ACA Designation training at the University of Central Florida is used by over 250 insurance and adjusting companies. In addition, both the Florida Department of Financial Services and the Florida Department of Transportation have used the training to license adjusters. The materials are based the the Florida Adjuster Study Manual published by FAIA, which is the textbook that is also used for the state licensing exam. The course uses a series of comprehensive tests and a written assignment which helps prepare the student for the research and writing skills needed as a claims adjuster. The Community College courses do not use the Florida Adjuster Study Manual. The courses are based on a handbook which is not used for the state licensing exam. The courses conclude with one closed book final test.
Is the Florida Adjuster License accepted in other states?
Yes, the Florida All Lines adjuster license has many reciprocal states, including Texas, NC and GA. Once an adjuster holds the Florida license, the reciprocal states will grant that adjuster a non-resident license. Ultimately, a claims adjuster could work throughout the United States beginning with the Florida All Lines License.
What are the different adjuster licenses in Florida?
In Florida, there are three types of adjuster licenses: 1) All-Lines Adjuster License, which allows the adjuster to handle all types of insurance claims; 2) Property and Casualty Adjuster License, which permits the adjuster to handle property and casualty insurance claims; and 3) Workers' Compensation Adjuster License, which authorizes the adjuster to handle workers' compensation insurance claims. Each license requires passing the respective state examination and meeting other criteria specified by the Florida Department of Financial Services.
Who offers approved FL adjuster licensing courses?
The FL adjuster All Lines License may be obtained by designation, which means the student is excused from the state licensing test for the Independent and Company license. The University of Central FL/Florida Insurance University offers the ACA Designation, which is the first and original designation authorized by the state of FL in 2001. In addition, this is the only designation approved for the licensing of Public Adjusters in FL. There are other schools who have approved courses, such as All Lines Training, AdjusterPro, Central Insurance School and several others. Several questions to ask when selecting a training facility are: 1. Which insurance or adjusting companies do you regularly train? 2. When did you being offering courses in FL for adjuster licensing? The University of Central FL/Florida Insurance University has trained over 250 insurance and adjusting companies.
How do you become a licensed independent insurance adjuster for the State of Florida?
An applicant for an adjuster license in Florida must be: 1. A resident of the state of Florida, or 2. A non-resident who already holds an adjuster license in the state in which he resides (if the home state requires a license), 3. At least 18 years of age without a criminal record (felony), 4. Qualify for the license by passing the state exam, OR pass an approved designation course such as the Accredited Claims Adjuster Designation offered by the University of Central Florida. The designation exempts the student from the state licensing test. The applicant must apply for the license through the Department of Financial Services in Tallahassee at: www.fldfs.com and submit fingerprints for a background check through the state's electronic fingerprint system.
