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)
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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.
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Alec B. (verified owner) –
Very useful notes and slides which made it easy to study and understand. Gets you very prepared for the final exam!
Pauline D. (verified owner) –
Very. good course I’m coming. from health care so I did not know much but I learned so much. I hope to see that the state specific material ge ts put into slides instead of readings in the future like the general insurance curriculum. Overall Im very happy with how detailed and educational this course is.
Inna C. (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course a lot, I had a great time learning Xactimate! And the instructor was awesome!
Randy S. (verified owner) –
the course was great. loved all of it and all of the little quizes
Eric G. –
Nadine was awesome. She is a great teacher. We had technical issues and she worked hard to get it fixed for us.
Rodney C. –
Very informative and the trainer took extra time to have some one-on-one time so that you have better understanding of what was going on.
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Jose Luis A. (verified owner) –
great course recommend it
JOHN B. (verified owner) –
Good content with allot of help with the thermology specific to adjusting and construction.
Coral R. (verified owner) –
I felt very well prepared for test. A lot of information. Flashcards are great!
JOHN B. (verified owner) –
Our instructor was great. She was flexible with the content in order to answer questions, keeping class tailored to each of us. Thanks for the knowledge, JD
Adam S. (verified owner) –
This course feel’s better this time around, the last one felt so ancient and some of the practice features didn’t do as well.
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Kristin V. (verified owner) –
Extremely thorough course and easy to follow, study and absorb information!
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Zachary B. (verified owner) –
Great course layout, every thing was easily accessible and contained all the information needed to succesfully complete the course.
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Keaun K. (verified owner) –
The course is very informational but the test is super long. I struggled a bit trying to stay focused and on top of my game
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Christopher R. (verified owner) –
The course extensively prepares you to pass the Adjuster’s exam and become a Claim’s Adjuster. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in pursuing a career in claims!
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David M. (verified owner) –
I guess it’s because I’ve been around the block a couple times, but nothing here was new to me. If I was 17, it would have been helpful, but most of it was common sense.
michael b. (verified owner) –
No license yet, no NPN.
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Eric L. (verified owner) –
My camera lost connection, and Andrew M. helped me get back online and continue my exam! He was fast and nice
Chris C. (verified owner) –
Nadine was amazing. She was able to keep the more experienced/computer savvy people engaged while working through issues with other students. She was also able to keep on track even with the Verisk issues during the training.
Brittany B. (verified owner) –
Great, she was patient and very clear to understand.
David M. (verified owner) –
The only negative experience was the crash do to Verisk, which was rectified promptly. Nadine was very professional and patient.
Arthur G. (verified owner) –
Excellent job Nadine! She made the class enjoyable and informative. I’ll take more AdjusterPro classes in the future!
Cory H. (verified owner) –
The Study Bank was very helpful.
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