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Resident Initial Application Requirements
Residents of Wisconsin may (but are not required to) apply for a public adjuster registration following the steps below:
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Download and review the
Wisconsin Candidate Information Bulletin for detailed information.
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Contact PSI to schedule an exam reservation. The exam Fee is $50. The easiest way to register is online at PSI WI exams
or by phone at 800-733-9267.
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Review the examination content outline for public adjuster located in the
Wisconsin Candidate Information Bulletin. You may also take
practice tests
prior to taking your state exam.
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You must bring at least two forms of identification to the test center in order to take the exam. The exam score result(s) will be available after completing the exam(s).
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Apply for your registration via NIPR at
nipr.com or through an authorized NIPR business partner. The application fee is $50 plus a NIPR processing fee. You must wait 48 to 72 hours after passing the examination for exam scores to be recorded with NIPR before you will be allowed to submit the electronic application.
If you cannot find the selection you wish to apply for, make sure any previous order(s) are removed/deleted. Start the NIPR application process again, and Public Adjuster should appear. If not, please contact NIPR Customer Service for assistance.
If you have administrative action against you in any state, even if they are not recent, be sure to disclose them on the application. Also disclose any child support or tax delinquencies, or any criminal charges or convictions. If you are unsure whether something needs to be reported, we encourage you to err on the side of reporting. You will avoid an application denial based on your failure to report.
Once the application has been submitted, the following is
required to be submitted before the application will be processed:
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A new original performance bond (signed and sealed). See bond requirements section.
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Applicant must submit the following to
ociagentlicensing@wisconsin.gov
- Address of home office in state of residence
- A written statement attesting to your availability to the public through reasonable appointment or regular business hours.
Once your application has been submitted to OCI, you will have 90 days to submit any required information/requirements. Failure to supply the required documentation will cause your application to be CLOSED as EXPIRED. Fees are non-refundable.
If you applied for a license or registration type in error, you will need to submit a written request to our office requesting the withdrawal of the application. The application process and the withdrawal of the application represent an administrative expense for the agency and, therefore, the fees are non-refundable.
Nonresident Initial Application Requirements
Nonresidents are
required to be registered in Wisconsin prior to engaging in adjusting services in this state.
Nonresident applicants must have passed a written examination in their home state to obtain registration in Wisconsin or if your home state does not license/register public adjusters, individuals must then complete the Wisconsin public adjuster exam through PSI (see above). The commissioner may request proof of a passing exam in order to verify examination requirement.
Nonresidents of Wisconsin may apply for public adjuster registration by submitting an application via NIPR at
nipr.com
or through an authorized business partner. The application fee is $50 plus a NIPR processing fee.
Once the application has been submitted, the following is required to be submitted before the application will be processed:
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A new
original performance bond (signed and sealed). See bond requirements section.
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Applicant must submit the following to
ociagentlicensing@wisconsin.gov.
- Address of home office in state of residence
- A written statement attesting to your availability to the public through reasonable appointment or regular business hours.
Bond Requirements
Prior to the registration approval as a public adjuster and for the duration of the registration, the applicant shall secure evidence of financial responsibility in a format prescribed by the insurance commissioner through bond per
s. 629.082, Wis. Stat. .
A bond executed and issued by an insurer authorized to issue surety bonds in this state, which bond:
- Shall be in the minimum amount of $20,000;
- Shall be favor of this state and shall specifically authorize recovery by the commissioner on behalf of any person in this state who sustained damages as the results of erroneous acts, failure to act, conviction of fraud, or conviction of unfair practices in his or her capacity as a public adjuster; and
- Shall not be terminated unless at least 30 days prior written notice will have been filed with the commissioner and given to the registrant.
An OCI Bond Template has been created and can be used to satisfy the bond requirement.
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Resident Renewal of Registration and Continuing Education Requirements
Public adjusters renew every two years from the date of issuance on the last day of that month. Resident public adjuster must complete on a biennial basis, a minimum of 15 credits of continuing education (CE), including three credits of ethics per
s. 629.11, Wis. Stat.
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Public adjusters are encouraged to complete CE courses online to avoid delay in renewing their registration. The following link contains information regarding online CE options: sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup
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Public adjuster registrations are available to renew 60 days prior to the registration expiration date. CE must be completed and submitted to OCI by the education providers prior to submitting your renewal application. The renewal application can be submitted via NIPR at
nipr.com
. The renewal fee is $50 plus a NIPR processing fee.
Please note: If you hold both a public adjuster registration and intermediary (producer) individual license, CE completed will count towards both CE requirements. For example, a completed course for your producer license will also count towards your public adjuster CE requirements.
Public adjuster registrations are
not eligible for reinstatement. If the renewal is not paid by the expiration date, the registration will be canceled and you must re-take the examination, re-apply, pay applicable fees, and submit required documentation.
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