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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Nadine was superb. I now see why AdjusterPro has such a strong reputation. I hope you guys are paying her accordingly! 😀
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Great course
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I love the fact I can continue my education through my program.
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the target spots in the study bank is a great way to learn where you need work
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I felt fully prepared going into the final exam and was happy with the results!
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I feel that this course has been extremely helpful for me. I have learned so much about so many different types of insurance. I have been studying this material for over a year and have a comprehensive library accumulated. I’m looking forward to the next step.
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Overall, I had a very positive experience with the course. My only complaint with the final exam was the wording on some of the questions. There were quite a few “wild guesses”, not from being unfamiliar with the content, but
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Bradley R. (verified owner) –
Ditch the female robot voice. Its very monotone and annoying. Make a dark version available. The white screen hurts your eyes after a while.
Chukwuma U. (verified owner) –
Great experience. Taking the practice exam multiple times before taking the final was a smart strategy
Glenda lee C. (verified owner) –
I learned a lot . thanks .
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Dave G. (verified owner) –
Excellent course; would have preferred a human narrator instead of AI.
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Amber F. (verified owner) –
This curse was direct and straight to the point. I felt prepared for the exam when I took it.
Laron D. (verified owner) –
This course was amazing and full of information. I came into this Xactimate course not having a clue how the software worked, after the three day class I was confident enough to know the fundamentals of how to use the software. Nadine was also a very great instructor and explained everything in detail.
Ella P. (verified owner) –
Great experience quizzes were very helpful. I wish you could change the speed the recording played at I would have loved to be able to listen at 1.5x instead of 1x.
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Kylei F. (verified owner) –
Overall, this course was genuinely effective at clarifying complex concepts and helping me digest the material. I particularly appreciated how the modules built upon one another; referencing foundational ideas from earlier units reinforced my overarching understanding of the subject matter. However, my primary critique involves the pacing and structural redundancy. Several sections felt unnecessarily drawn out because the body paragraphs used virtually identical wording as the module summaries. Streamlining these overlapping sections and reserving summaries for concise recaps would significantly improve readability and engagement, all while preserving the high quality of instruction.
Maureen U. (verified owner) –
it was not engaging in most lessons, need more fun nuggets to be added to the course.
Nancy M. (verified owner) –
I found this course to be very informative and I appreciated not having access to move forward until I completed the session. Again, the course is very informative and provides so much information from the course resources to the flash cards, to the fact sheets. It is a difficult test to take as you have to remember various policy information from different lines of coverage.
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Great course. Very informative and easy to navigate.
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AdjusterPro is an absolute game-changer for anyone looking to get licensed and start a career in claims adjusting! The pre-licensing course breaks down complex state regulations and insurance concepts into highly digestible, step-by-step modules that are incredibly easy to follow. Pairing that foundational knowledge with their hands-on Xactimate training gives you the practical skills and confidence needed to write accurate estimates on day one. Thanks to the self-paced online format, you can easily balance the entire curriculum around a busy schedule. It is worth every penny and is highly recommended for anyone serious about jumping into the industry!
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