Becoming an Insurance Claims Adjuster
There are no educational requirements; you must be 18 years or older and be a US citizen or legal alien with work authorization from the US Immigration and Naturalization Services. 1) Complete CAA’s approved certified pre-licensing course and pass the state exam, and 2) Submit the appropriate application fees along with fingerprints to the Texas Department of Insurance to become an adjuster. Additional fees may be associated with fingerprinting services.
The Texas All-Lines Adjuster License permits adjusters to handle various insurance claims such as property, auto, and workers comp. It is recognized in over 30 states, which widens the adjuster’s job opportunities, making them more marketable, and increasing their chances of securing a job and earning more money. Additionally, this license enables adjusters to work across state lines, expanding their career prospects.
An insurance adjuster license is only the starting point in a new career. Software training like Xactimate is essential. Also, register with some (IA) Independent Agency firms like Alacrity, BestIRS, Crawford, Eberl, Pilot, and Renfroe they can prepare you for the Statefarm Auto and Property certification. Secondly, you should obtain some additional licenses. The Gulf State licenses are good to have during hurricane season; Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas would be a great starting point.
The National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters’ website, www.naiia.com, provides a comprehensive list of hundreds of independent claims adjusting firms in need of quality adjusters across the nation..
To become an insurance adjuster, start by enrolling in accredited training at Claims Adjuster Academy (CAA), approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. CAA offers pre-licensing courses, exams, continuing education, vendor programs, and online self-study curricula, all taught by experienced facilitators, to build essential industry skills.

Training and Career Support
There are no educational requirements; you must be 18 years or older and be a US citizen or legal alien with work authorization from the US Immigration and Naturalization Services. 1) Complete CAA’s approved certified pre-licensing course and pass the state exam, and 2) Submit the appropriate application fees along with fingerprints to the Texas Department of Insurance to become an adjuster. Additional fees may be associated with fingerprinting services.
CAA is passionate about providing the best training courses and online classroom experience in the industry. We are committed to helping you succeed at every step of your adjusting career. At Claims Adjuster Academy, we believe in serving our customers with transparency and honesty.
In today’s world, insurance has become a significant industry that covers everything from homes and cars to data and body parts. This growing industry creates a demand for claims adjusters as insurance policies result in insurance claims. Additionally, many people are surprised to discover the high earning potential of independent insurance adjusters. Losses can occur at any time, regardless of economic conditions, and the country needs adjusters to adjust these losses every month of the year. This means that adjusters are always in demand, even during challenging times such as during hurricanes or a recession.
Continuing Education and Professional Development
This course provides all 24 hours of continuing education (CE) needed to renew your license! It includes the mandatory 3 hours of ethics training and is approved to satisfy your Self-Study and Classroom Equivalent requirements. The course covers both general and ethics topics to ensure you meet all necessary criteria for license renewal. For a full list of available courses, please refer to our CE Courses section under CAA Continuing Education.