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Key Facts: NY Claims Adjuster Exam
70%
Passing Score
PSI NYDFS Candidate Bulletin
100 Q
Exam Questions
PSI NYDFS Candidate Bulletin
2 hrs
Exam Time
PSI NYDFS Candidate Bulletin
$40
Exam Fee
PSI NYDFS Candidate Bulletin
16
Official Content Domains
PSI Series 17-70 outline
New York requires independent claims adjusters to pass the 100-question PSI Series 17-70 exam (2 hours, 70% to pass) and apply to NY DFS within two years. No surety bond and no certificates of character are required of independent adjusters — both apply to public adjusters. The exam spans sixteen weighted domains from NY insurance regulation and Regulation 64 through workers' compensation, aviation and crop.
Sample NY Claims Adjuster Practice Questions
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1Under New York Insurance Law Section 2108, what types of adjuster licenses are available?
2What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an adjuster license in New York?
3Does New York offer reciprocity for adjuster licenses with other states?
4What is the NY General Adjuster license series designation?
5How many questions are on the NY adjuster licensing exam and what is the passing score?
6What is the licensing period for NY adjuster licenses?
7What is the full licensing fee for a NY adjuster license?
8How many Certificates of Character must be submitted with a NY adjuster license application?
9What bond amount is required for a public adjuster license in New York?
10What pre-licensing requirement exists for first-time NY public adjuster applicants?
About the NY Claims Adjuster Exam
The New York Independent General Adjuster (Series 17-70) examination administered by PSI is a 100-question, 2-hour test covering sixteen weighted domains: New York insurance regulation, insurance basics, adjusting losses, accident and health basics, the language of medical reports, dwelling and homeowners policies, auto insurance including Article 51 No-Fault, the commercial package policy, businessowners, workers' compensation, surety, fidelity, aviation and other coverages.
Exam sponsor: PSI (for NY DFS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. NY DFS and PSI do not publish pass rates for the Series 17-70 examination Exam sponsor website
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We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Adjusting Losses
Role of the adjuster, claim reporting and investigation, report types, property and liability losses, coverage problems, settlement procedures, subrogation and alternative dispute resolution
Homeowners (2011) Policy
HO-2 through HO-6 and HO-8 forms, Section I property coverages and additional coverages, Section II liability, perils, exclusions, conditions and the New York endorsements
Auto Insurance
NY financial responsibility and Article 51 No-Fault, MVAIC, UM and SUM, Regulation 79 inspections, rideshare, vehicle parts and construction, the personal auto policy and commercial auto
Commercial Package Policy (CPP)
Commercial general liability, commercial property and causes of loss, business income, commercial crime, commercial inland marine, boiler and machinery, and farm coverage
Businessowners (2010) Policy
Eligibility and purpose, businessowners property and liability coverage forms, common policy conditions and the selected endorsements
Other Coverages and Options
Umbrella and excess liability, specialty liability including cyber, excess lines under Regulation 41, the NFIP, ocean marine, watercraft, identity theft and crop insurance
Insurance Regulation
NY Insurance Law § 2108 licensing, Superintendent powers, license maintenance and discipline, Regulation 64 claim settlement rules, Regulation 169 privacy, DFS cybersecurity and 18 U.S.C. §§ 1033/1034
Insurance Basics
Contract elements and characteristics, indemnity, warranties and representations, hazards and negligence, loss valuation, policy structure and conditions, other insurance, limits and coinsurance
Accident and Health Insurance Basics
Accidental injury and sickness triggers, disability income, hospital and medical expense, long-term care, classes of coverage, limited policies, exclusions and claims handling
Dwelling (2014) Policy
Basic, Broad and Special coverage forms, Coverages A through E, other coverages, general exclusions, conditions and the New York endorsements
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Types of compensation laws, New York Workers' Compensation Law and exclusive remedy, benefits and claims reporting, the WC and employers liability policy, FELA, USL&H and the Jones Act
Understanding the Language of Medical Reports
Medical terminology and abbreviations, basic human anatomy, common injuries and diseases, and diagnostic tests including MRI, CT, EMG and nerve conduction studies
Fidelity Coverages
Nature of fidelity bonds, discovery and loss sustained forms, employee dishonesty scheduling, ERISA plan bonds, financial institution bonds and public employee bonds
Aviation Hull Coverages
All risk ground and flight, not in flight and not in motion bases, named perils, deductibles, agreed value settlement and the pilot warranty
Aircraft Liability Coverages
Bodily injury liability excluding passengers, property damage liability, passenger bodily injury liability, medical payments and admitted liability
Surety Bonds
Nature of suretyship and the three parties, contract bonds, public official bonds, judicial and fiduciary bonds, and miscellaneous surety bonds
Preparing for the NY Claims Adjuster Exam
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- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $40 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the New York claims adjuster exam cover?
The NY Independent General Adjuster (Series 17-70) exam covers sixteen weighted domains: insurance regulation (6%), insurance basics (6%), adjusting losses (11%), accident and health basics (6%), the language of medical reports (4%), the dwelling policy (6%), homeowners (10%), auto insurance (9%), the commercial package policy (9%), businessowners (8%), workers' compensation (6%), surety bonds (2%), fidelity coverages (3%), aviation hull (3%), aircraft liability (3%) and other coverages and options (8%).
What is the passing score?
The passing score is 70% (70 correct out of 100 multiple-choice questions) within the 2-hour time limit.
Does a New York independent adjuster need a surety bond or certificates of character?
No. NY Insurance Law § 2108(l)(1) requires the $1,000 bond only for adjuster licenses “other than an independent adjuster's license,” and § 2108(d)(3) excepts independent adjuster applications from the five-citizen certificate requirement. The Department of Financial Services confirms that neither is required of independent adjuster applicants. Both remain public adjuster prerequisites.
How is an independent adjuster different from a public adjuster in New York?
Independent adjusters act on behalf of insurers under NY Insurance Law § 2108(a)(3). Public adjusters act on behalf of the insured on first-party property losses, must pass the Series 17-62 exam, must complete 40 hours of approved training or document one year of qualifying insurance experience, must file a $1,000 bond and five certificates of character, and are capped at 12.5% compensation under Regulation 10 (11 NYCRR 25.7).
What CE is required for New York independent adjusters?
None. The 15-credit-hour biennial continuing education requirement in NY Insurance Law § 2108(r) applies to public adjusters, and § 2132 reaches producers and consultants. Independent adjuster licenses renew biennially on December 31 of even-numbered years with only the application and the fee.