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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

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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.

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1Under New York Insurance Law Section 2108, what types of adjuster licenses are available?
A.Only public adjuster and staff adjuster
B.Independent adjuster and public adjuster
C.Only independent adjuster
D.Staff adjuster, independent adjuster, and public adjuster
Explanation: Under NY Insurance Law Section 2108, New York issues two main types of adjuster licenses: independent adjuster (IA) licenses and public adjuster (PA) licenses. Staff adjusters working for insurers fall under the independent adjuster category.
2What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an adjuster license in New York?
A.16 years old
B.18 years old
C.21 years old
D.25 years old
Explanation: New York requires all adjuster license applicants to be at least 18 years of age.
3Does New York offer reciprocity for adjuster licenses with other states?
A.Yes, New York has reciprocity with all states
B.No, there is no reciprocity for adjuster licenses — all applicants must pass the New York examination
C.Yes, but only with neighboring states
D.Reciprocity is available only for public adjusters
Explanation: New York does NOT offer reciprocity for adjuster licenses. All adjuster applicants, whether resident or non-resident, must pass the New York state examination. This makes NY one of the strictest states for adjuster licensing.
4What is the NY General Adjuster license series designation?
A.Series 17-64
B.Series 17-66
C.Series 17-70
D.Series 17-72
Explanation: The New York General Adjuster license is Series 17-70. This is the most comprehensive license covering the most lines of authority and is the most in-demand adjuster license in New York.
5How many questions are on the NY adjuster licensing exam and what is the passing score?
A.50 questions, 60% passing score
B.75 questions, 65% passing score
C.100 questions, 70% passing score
D.150 questions, 75% passing score
Explanation: The NY adjuster licensing exam (Series 17-70) consists of 100 questions with a 2-hour time limit. Candidates must score at least 70% to pass.
6What is the licensing period for NY adjuster licenses?
A.Annual (January 1 to December 31)
B.Biennial: January 1 of odd years to December 31 of even years
C.3 years from date of issue
D.5 years from date of issue
Explanation: NY adjuster licenses (both IA and PA) have a biennial licensing period running from January 1 of odd years to December 31 of even years.
7What is the full licensing fee for a NY adjuster license?
A.$50
B.$75
C.$100
D.$150
Explanation: The full licensing fee for a New York adjuster license (both IA and PA) is $100. The half-period fee is $50.
8How many Certificates of Character must be submitted with a NY adjuster license application?
A.2
B.3
C.5
D.10
Explanation: NY adjuster applicants must submit 5 Certificates of Character from community members who have personally known the applicant for at least 5 years and can certify to their honesty, competence, and good character.
9What bond amount is required for a public adjuster license in New York?
A.$500
B.$1,000
C.$5,000
D.$10,000
Explanation: Under NY Insurance Law Section 2108, public adjuster applicants must file a $1,000 surety bond before being licensed to work in New York.
10What pre-licensing requirement exists for first-time NY public adjuster applicants?
A.No pre-licensing requirements exist
B.40 hours of formal training in an approved course, or 1 year of insurance industry experience in sales, underwriting, or claims
C.100 hours of supervised adjusting experience
D.A college degree in insurance or related field
Explanation: First-time NY public adjuster applicants must complete 40 hours of formal training in a DFS-approved prelicensing course, or demonstrate at least 1 year of insurance industry experience in sales, underwriting, or claims within the preceding 3 years.

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.

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Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam / Certification Fees

$40

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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11%

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

10%

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

9%

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

9%

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

8%

Businessowners (2010) Policy

Eligibility and purpose, businessowners property and liability coverage forms, common policy conditions and the selected endorsements

8%

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

6%

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

6%

Insurance Basics

Contract elements and characteristics, indemnity, warranties and representations, hazards and negligence, loss valuation, policy structure and conditions, other insurance, limits and coinsurance

6%

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

6%

Dwelling (2014) Policy

Basic, Broad and Special coverage forms, Coverages A through E, other coverages, general exclusions, conditions and the New York endorsements

6%

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

4%

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

3%

Fidelity Coverages

Nature of fidelity bonds, discovery and loss sustained forms, employee dishonesty scheduling, ERISA plan bonds, financial institution bonds and public employee bonds

3%

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

3%

Aircraft Liability Coverages

Bodily injury liability excluding passengers, property damage liability, passenger bodily injury liability, medical payments and admitted liability

2%

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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NY Claims Adjuster: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master NY Insurance Law § 2108: independent adjusters are exempt from the $1,000 bond in § 2108(l)(1) and from the five certificates of character in § 2108(d)(3) — both are public adjuster requirements
2Memorize the Regulation 64 clock: 15 business days to acknowledge, reply and commence investigation, 10 business days for a DFS inquiry, 15 business days to accept or reject after proof of loss (30 if arson is suspected), 90-day delay letters, and five business days to pay an agreed settlement
3Learn NY Article 51 No-Fault: $50,000 basic economic loss, OBEL and APIP, and the nine serious injury categories in § 5102(d)
4Do not skip the low-weight domains — accident and health (6%), medical report language (4%), workers' compensation (6%), fidelity (3%) and the two aviation domains (3% each) are 25% of the exam between them
5Practice coinsurance as (Did / Should) × Loss − deductible, and know the § 3404 standard fire policy clocks: 60 days for proof of loss, 60 days until loss is payable, 24 months to sue

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.