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)
Frank Q. (verified owner) –
Frankly this class was embarrassing. Several of the classes are out of order. Most of the classes have us take the quiz and then the class follows. The PDF formats are embarrassing and the handouts lack sufficient helpful diagrams. The question that bothers me the most is about the difference between a furnace and an AC. The furnace not not heat and cool, you are attempting to talk about a heat pump. There are many errors in the instruction and even a novice like myself were able to identify them. Do better.
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Latisha W. (verified owner) –
This course was easy to navigate and very helpful for obtaining my adjuster license. Would recommend to anyone wanting to become an adjuster.
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Darryl W. (verified owner) –
Course was excellent and very comprehensive
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Michael W. (verified owner) –
Great course. Very informative and loved I was able to complete at my own pace.
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Rikki P. (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed the self paced style of the course, I work full time and being able to do it when I had free time really helped. The voice of the modules is nice and not distracting.
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Robert O. (verified owner) –
Very informative and helpful, thank you so much!
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Great Program.
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Nathan W. (verified owner) –
I had a nightmare experience with the other course. We all did in my group at Frankenmuth Insurance. We are all advocating to only use Adjuster Pro. Thank you
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Joseph W. (verified owner) –
A few questions didn’t have enough information to accurately make my decision.
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Sreeja T. (verified owner) –
It was a great experience with the Adjuster Pro platform. Every module was explained very clearly, making it easy to understand. All the activities helped us practice effectively and prepare for the final exam
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Kentrell B. (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the layout and processes of this course. I have taken other courses before, and this one is by far the best. I liked that it had sections that were teaching me as well as sections I had to read myself. It keeps you on your toes.
Jorge M. (verified owner) –
I used the online version of Xactimate and I had to reach out to tech support twice. They were really helpful and quick to fix my problem. So, I would like to thank tech support for their help.
Mariah J. (verified owner) –
Great course and amazing instructor!
Yvette M. (verified owner) –
It would be helpful to have a technical support for the few people that got a lot of attention during the class
Desmond B. (verified owner) –
The 3-day class was great. Prepared me for the Level 1 exam
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Darryl D. (verified owner) –
This was course was great, very thorough and in depth for an entry level certification. The three day instructor Nadine was amazing, she was very knowledgeable in all areas and made the classes flow seamlessly. At the end she made me feel more motivated to continue increasing my skills in Exactimate, thank you so much to her.
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Shanice E. (verified owner) –
I thoroughly enjoyed this course and greatly appreciated Nadine’s teaching style. Her patience, thorough attention to detail, and willingness to answer every question were truly admirable and commendable. She took the time to ensure everyone understood the material and created an engaging learning environment where no question felt insignificant. Her knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to student success made the course both informative and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Nadine’s instruction to anyone pursuing their AdjusterPro training.
Tyree J. –
trainer was wonderful
Mark S. (verified owner) –
Instructor was awesome! There is a ton of information and a lot to take in, but the instructor was very patient with the class and answered everyone’s questions, even staying after the class to do so.
Cleveland B. (verified owner) –
It’s a great class with a great instructor that was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Erik N. (verified owner) –
Excellent course and instructor!
Maria D. (verified owner) –
Nadine did an excellent job of teaching Xactimate and explaining real life situations/skills, etc. She always kept the class flowing and on topic, no matter what. Additionally, she spent extra time and gave almost an hour to questions after the class ended. Her experience, kind way and teaching skills are exceptional. Thank you for hiring a true pro to do the training.
Caleb C. (verified owner) –
I think the course was helpful overall. I think a few of the exercises though could perhaps be better tailored towards memorizing specific details but not overly complicated. For example, some of the fill in the blank exercises required too much recall that it was rather overwhelming and not necessarily helpful when first learning the information. So, some of the practice exercises could have been more basic.
Thomas W. (verified owner) –
It was very informative but i think a bit to long. It would be nice to have recorded playback available considering the hectic nature of daily life. Its a big time commitment and well worth it but with all the chatter from other participants its difficult to stay focused.