Description
The Designated Home State (DHS) license was created to provide residents of non-licensing states a means to designate a home state for the purposes of reciprocity and compliance. You should only obtain a DHS License if you reside in one of the following non-licensing states: Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington D. C., or Wisconsin.
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. While a host of different states offer a DHS license, the Florida 70-20 Nonresident DHS license is our top recommendation. It offers great reciprocity, you can take the exam online with us, and Florida has the quickest application turnaround time in the country.
Florida DHS adjuster candidates must take an approved pre-licensing course and pass an exam before applying for their license. Our Florida Certified Adjuster Pre-licensing Course satisfies both requirements. Once you complete the course and pass the included exam, you can apply for your 70-20 license. Our Florida Certified Adjuster Designation is the fastest and simplest way to get your Designated Home State License.
While obtaining your license is the most important step to becoming a claims adjuster, you shouldn’t stop there! Our Total Adjuster Package was developed to give new adjusters everything they need to get started, get hired, and get to work. Plus, you’ll save almost $250 off individual pricing when you bundle your Florida Pre-Licensing Course + Exam, Xactimate Training, Residential Construction Basics, Soft Skills: The Art of Insurance Adjusting, and our Adjuster Success Method.
Note: After purchase, all of these courses will be available in your personal online classroom. We highly recommend you take them in the order they are listed below. While our Xactimate course is approved for CE in certain states, you must hold a valid license before taking any course you intend to submit for continuing education credit.
1. Florida Certified Adjuster Pre-Licensing Course + State Licensing Exam (42 Hours)
Our Certified Adjuster Pre-licensing Course with State Exam is the fastest and simplest way to get your Florida DHS License, and you can complete it all online with AdjusterPro. Candidates must take an approved pre-licensing course and pass an exam before applying for their license. This course satisfies both requirements. Once you complete the course and pass the included exam, you can apply for your DHS license. This course includes workers’ comp.
This online course includes full access to our Smart Pass Toolkit, which features smart quizzes, unlimited practice exams, and exam-readiness reporting, all tailored to help you pass with confidence. We recommend achieving 90% or higher on your practice exams before taking the state exam.
2. Residential Construction Basics (4 Hours)
You can’t estimate what you don’t understand. This course covers foundations, different structures and materials, exterior and interior components, and mechanical and electrical systems. We recommend taking this course before you attend your Xactimate class, as it will help you make the most of the software training.
3. Tactical Xactimate Training (3-Night Live Webinar, 12 Hours)
Learn the industry’s most popular software from Xactimate Certified Trainer, Nadine Bisson. By the end of this live training, you’ll be able to write a rock-solid, accurate estimate from start to finish, utilizing the “Sketch” tool. The course will also prepare you to pass Verisk’s Level 1 and 2 Xactimate Certification Exams. (Looks great on your resume!) You can choose your date anytime after purchase – there’s no deadline to decide. Multiple dates are available, with new options added on a regular basis.
4. Soft Skills: The Essential Art of Adjusting (4 Hours)
Technical skills build estimates, but soft skills close claims and keep clients happy. Learn how to communicate effectively, manage expectations, and navigate complex interactions with policyholders to resolve claims smoothly and professionally.
5. The Adjuster Success Method (4 Hours)
Don’t just get a license, set yourself up for a successful career. 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 training course.
If you’re serious about becoming a successful insurance adjuster, look no further. Our award-winning support team of real people will be available at every step to answer questions or provide help when you need it.
Florida Certified Adjuster Pre-Licensing Course Information: This course is approved for the following adjuster license types: 6-20 Resident, 7-20 Non-resident, 70-20 DHS, 3-20 Public Adjuster (Step 1.) Students earn the All-Lines Training Certified Adjuster (CA) Designation per Florida Statute 626.221 (j)
Nevaeh H. (verified owner) –
it was great
Rickeal M. (verified owner) –
Love the setup and ease of the course. If you are actually learning the material, and taking notes, it takes way longer than 40 hours to complete.
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Stephen F. (verified owner) –
good course.
Robert M. (verified owner) –
This was an awesome experience, all of the content I learned from the course was super helpful in getting me through the exam and passing on my first go!
Ray P. –
The instructor was very patient with the audience. She also was very well versed in the software. It was an informative and eye-opening course from the perspective a new adjuster.
Rob R. (verified owner) –
Great course design!
Yanick F. (verified owner) –
Excellent and comprehensive
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Kevin R. (verified owner) –
This was great!
Kevin R. (verified owner) –
This was great!
Jason S. (verified owner) –
Very easy to navigate, could complete at my own pace, and the sections were manageable in length.
Juan J. (verified owner) –
very informative, well organized and easy to follow.
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KELLIE C. (verified owner) –
super efficient
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MARK S. (verified owner) –
it was an informative c ourse
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Anthony W. (verified owner) –
Explained the information very well and it was easy to follow along.
Chris K. (verified owner) –
The hostest of the webinar was extremely helpful. Although I would have prefered she led the course at a quicker pace, I understand why she had to go as slow as she did.
Dustin C. (verified owner) –
This helped me with my Texas Adjuster’s License.
Tabitha K. (verified owner) –
I find the information interesting and clear.
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DARREN G. (verified owner) –
The coursework is very educational and informing.
Deliannys M. (verified owner) –
Love the whole process
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Alexander B. (verified owner) –
Great course! Learned more than I would have expected. Very intuitively structured.
Isaiah J. (verified owner) –
Amber C. (verified owner) –
I would have like some virtual activities for each section of the course.
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Gretchen C. (verified owner) –
It was a lot easier than expected
Keith R. (verified owner) –
I did not enjoy having to wait for the timed activities to complete before I could take the quiz at the end of the chapter. I found that often I read the material much faster than the allotted time required and had to sit and wait for the time to expire before I could move on.
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MANUEL P. (verified owner) –
The material was clear and easy to follow, really solid overview of residential construction. i liked the broke down components of everything in a way that connects perfectly to claim handling.
Cory H. (verified owner) –
Very informative.
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Taylor W. (verified owner) –
When going back and reviewing course videos, it would be nice to be able to skip to the specific part I need to get to rather than waiting to go through every video to get there. Otherwise, great course!
Shiron J. (verified owner) –
Course was OK, not too bad, just happy to be done!!
Maryam K. (verified owner) –
Course was amazing!
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Patricia O. (verified owner) –
The course was very engaging and easy to navigate
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Lisa S. (verified owner) –
Very helpful.
Shaniyi E. (verified owner) –
meh
Brandon B. (verified owner) –
Very Informative both with the software and real life scenarios. Also, I feel way more comfortable with Xactimate even though beforehand I was terrified it would be too much to learn in 3 days.