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)
Carlos P. (verified owner) –
Nadia was so helpful and an amazing teacher! She definitely made me more comfortable on Xactimate.
Gwendolyn S. (verified owner) –
This course was easy to follow and understand
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Tasheka S. (verified owner) –
Instructor, Nadine was AMAZING. She was very informative and thorough throughout the entire course. I really enjoyed taking this course.
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Misty A. (verified owner) –
Nadine was an excellent teacher and gave us lot of helpful tips and pointers after class for anyone who requested more information!
Cory H. (verified owner) –
Nadine 5 Stars
Shawnta S. –
Nadine was great!
Cathy C. (verified owner) –
Nadine was very thorough and I got a good basic understanding of Xactimate and better than basic on many points. Great foundation.
Patricia O. (verified owner) –
Nadine is very patient and very thorough in her knowledge.
stephen J. (verified owner) –
flash cards never worked when i type in what I’m lookin for. and when i missed a question on practice exams I would’ve like to see what my answer I answered with was for and why it was wrong
brittany s. (verified owner) –
loved it
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Mehreen H. (verified owner) –
Very useful aside from some technical glitches.
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MANUEL P. (verified owner) –
Good information to apply in your adjustment career and great tips on how to manage when you start and what to expect.
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Jason J. (verified owner) –
Great course! The material was simple, well-structured, and directly prepared me to pass my licensing exam on the first try. Highly recommend!
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David S. (verified owner) –
My husband and I have enjoyed taking this course together in the comfort of our home. It was nice to be able to move at our own pace and attend the course when we could fit it in our schedule.
MANUEL P. (verified owner) –
Great self awareness material, understanding that every little detail counts and recommendations on how to gain trust and be proactive with effectiveness in the field of claims adjusting.
MANUEL P. (verified owner) –
Course was very detailed and had perfect examples of all sorts of scenarios you would encounter in the insurance industry. Easy to study with the listening feature.
Jamie T. (verified owner) –
Adjuster pro was easy to use and provided me with all of the information to pass the test.
Asa B. (verified owner) –
good information
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Evans J. (verified owner) –
great service and great teaching!!
Mercy A. (verified owner) –
Amazing and very easy to learn material
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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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