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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not a fan of the progression, I’d rather have more freedom when learning. I’m the student that just reads the text book and doesn’t like the progression, that the curriculum follows. I skip through and go back and Just learn at my own pace. Now that the progression is out of the way upon completing it I can actually go through and do my notes in the fashion that will really help me retain it. I would rather just have all the PDFs at the start and just pass the test at the end rather then sit through 14 minute videos.
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So far, very informative.
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CHRISTOPHER R. (verified owner) –
Very thorough and easy to follow. The times for each section are not very accurate but i digress.
David Emanuel A. (verified owner) –
This course was really useful, and I learned a lot from it. However, I think the study materials could be improved. Additionally, I wish it were possible to download the videos, as people tend to forget a significant portion of the information over time. If I had access to the videos for future reference, I could review them to keep the information fresh in my mind, (but that wasn’t an option).
Matthew B. (verified owner) –
Great Course, especially for sketch
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This is such a great program!
Toni W. (verified owner) –
I already knew all of this but it was nice to have the info as a refresher.
Selena W. (verified owner) –
Provide videos , videos that can be applied to the topic that is being discussed to have a visual experience.
Toni W. (verified owner) –
I loved it! It was user friendly and easy to navigate!
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absolutely fantastic the support prier to class was incredible and the class itself was great teacher was very knowledgeable and helpful cant recommend it enough.
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I’ve taken a lot of online education courses for pre-licensing. I would have preferred more personal instruction and a forum for the students to ask questions and communicate with other students. It was sometimes hard to stay focused when the narrator was just reading the text. I would have preferred a recorded learning session, but I’m through it now and looking forward to the next step!
Judy T. (verified owner) –
The instructor was knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. I learned so much, and am excited to continue learning through other available courses!
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Gremyko C. (verified owner) –
Nadine was a very good instructor, she provided a lot of helpful information for using Xactimate, and also for becoming a claims adjuster.
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Malcolm J. (verified owner) –
Very informative, GREAT customer service!!!
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Jeff C. (verified owner) –
Amazing Course! I got everything i needed to pass the final exam. it was clear, organized and written and presented in a way that way easy to understand
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Great Course!!
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Logan M. (verified owner) –
The self paced design of the course is great. I appreciate that it forces you to go in order but also that you need to perform well throughout with the quizzes in order to continue on. I will be returning for my CE needs.
Ben S. (verified owner) –
Very easy course and made the studying extremely helpful
Garrett F. (verified owner) –
I love every bit of this class. I really enjoyed how it was instructed the speed it went through. It was amazing thank you adjuster pro and the entire team from your customer service down to all the speakers. Thank you.
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Easy to complete/navigate, and material is thorough.
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Justin W. (verified owner) –
I would prefer to also have a book with all information in order rather than watch video or have to read on screen. There should be an option to also purcahse this to assist with the course.
Corinne A. (verified owner) –
I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to become an adjuster!!!!
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So far. I really like it.