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CLAIMS ADJUSTER
License Description CLAIMS ADJUSTERS, EXAMINERS AND INVESTIGATORS SOC Code 13-1031 Entry Salary $25.23/hr Average Salary $32.64/hr Job Description Claims adjusters review and process loss or damage claims made against insurance companies, analyzing the claim to determine the limit of the companys responsibility. They gather facts necessary in determining fair compensation. Methods of investigation vary with each case. Requirements for resident Claims Adjusters 1.Must be at least 18 years of age. 2.Must be a Wyoming resident or a resident of a state which permits residents of Wyoming to act as Adjusters in that state. 3.Must be trustworthy and of good reputation. 4.Must be a full-time salaried employee of a licensed adjuster, be a graduate of a recognized law school or have experience dealing with loss claims. 5.Pass an exam for the appropriate line of authority within 12 months prior to applying for a license. For information regarding non-resident Claims Adjusters go to the Wyoming Department of Insurance Licensing Division website at https://sites.google.com/a/wyo.gov/doi/licensing/adjusters/non-resident or call (307) 777-7319. Continuing Education Requirement Must complete and report 24 hours of continuing education during each licensing period, of which three hours must be in ethics. A maximum of 12 hours of company-sponsored education is allowed. Restrictions Professional misconduct. School Located in Wyoming There are no recognized insurance schools located in Wyoming. License A license is issued by the Wyoming Department of Insurance. Examination Examinations are administered by Pearson Vue. For more information contact Pearson Vue at https://home.pearsonvue.com/wy/insurance or at 866-936-7786. Fees Initial 2-Year License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 Fingerprinting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39.00 Renewal (every 2 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 Continuing education filing fee. . . . . . . . .$30.00 Licensing Agency Licensing Division Wyoming Department of Insurance 106 E. 6th Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7319 Fax: (307) 777-5895 http://doi.wyo.gov/ Additional Sources of Information Occupational Outlook Handbook: Claims Adjusters
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WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
106 E. 6TH AVE.
CHEYENNE, WY 82002
(307) 777 7319
insurancelicensing@wyo.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education No educational requirements
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
Physical Requirements Some physical requirements
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