Independent Insurance Adjuster
Description:
An independent insurance adjuster acts on behalf of an insurer in investigating and adjusting claims arising under insurance contracts issued by the insurer.
Licensing Requirements:
A prospective licensee must file an application with the New York State Insurance Department in order to become licensed to act in New York State as an independent insurance adjuster.
Licenses Issued and Active:
As of September 1, 2010, there were 13,733 active licenses for this occupation.
Licensing Authority:
New York State Insurance Department
Licensing Services Bureau
One Commerce Plaza, 20th Floor
Albany, New York 12257
Phone: (518) 474-6630
Fax: (518) 474-5048
Standard Occupational Classification:
13-1031 - Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
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