Public Insurance Adjuster
Description:
A public insurance adjuster acts on behalf of insureds in settling 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 in New York State as a public insurance adjuster.
Licenses Issued and Active:
As of September 1, 2010, there were 520 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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