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)
Caleb M. (verified owner) –
very good and informative. Easy to follow and great study tools.
David B. (verified owner) –
Nadine is a really great instructor. She is so patient when students are having issues. The class was very informative and fun.
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It was a great experience
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Dennis M. (verified owner) –
Excellent work by the instructor. I would suggest that having two monitors be a requirement – this was a big help for me.
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Reyes F. –
Outstanding Xactimate webinar for someone like me with no experience at all. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and easy to follow. I would definitely recommend for all new adjusters.
Mike C. (verified owner) –
very informative, and i felt adjusterpro wanted me to do well.
i only wish Xactimate was Mac friendly
Alexis M. (verified owner) –
Mrs. Nadine was excellent! Her pace was perfect, wasn’t slow, and it wasn’t so fast that you were contiguously trying to catch up. I feel confident enough to start using Xactimate, and that was the most important thing for me! I feel confident that with the short cuts and steps she provided I will be successful.
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Ernest D. (verified owner) –
I can honestly say from this 4 hour course I have learned and gained greater understanding of homes and it’s functions and connected components. Thanks for the clarity that you have given me to become a more effective adjuster. Also great teaching style you have kept my attention.
Rousevelt L. –
great instructor very patient
Tyler M. (verified owner) –
this course is amazing and effecient , loved it mainly because of the intense details of each specific law and/or scenario
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Excellent teacher.
Joseph V. (verified owner) –
Great course and the instructor was great
Eddie M. (verified owner) –
Great teacher!!!
DAVID M. (verified owner) –
Nadine is a thoughtful, intelligent, experienced adjuster and a fantastic teacher. I could not have wished for a better instructor. I was also surprised at how quickly I was able to understand and apply the concepts following Nadine’s instruction. This is a great course. No notes.
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Jared A. –
This has been such an amazing set of courses to start anew career. I feel confident and knowledgeable to get started. The support has been such a great help throughout the process as well. Grateful for the ease to be able to talk to a real person.
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Nadine was excellent!
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Shane O. –
Nadine was amazing. Made a very daunting software easy.
Jed M. (verified owner) –
This course was great! It was very informative and prepared me well for the final exam.
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Andrenette C. (verified owner) –
I just wish we got through more content in Exercise Book, however, what we did cover was great. The instructor was perfect.
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The material is presented in a manner that facilitates learning.
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excellent
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shit cours
James H. (verified owner) –
The step by step nature was very helpful and the process was very simple to follow.
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excellent couurse
Christopher C. (verified owner) –
The course was extremely thorough and informative . It provided substantial study material and tests to reinforce the information given. Highly recommend.
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