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Key Facts: WA Claims Adjuster Exam

70%

Passing Score

DOI

100 Q

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

24 hrs

CE Per Cycle

DOI

2 hrs

Exam Time

DOI

$90

Exam Fee

LicenseMap 2026

Washington requires claims adjusters to pass a state licensing exam covering P&C claims, policy interpretation, state insurance laws, and unfair claims settlement practices.

Sample WA Claims Adjuster Practice Questions

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1What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an adjuster license in Washington state?
A.16 years old
B.18 years old
C.21 years old
D.25 years old
Explanation: Under Washington state law (RCW 48.17.380), an applicant for an adjuster license must be at least 18 years of age or older.
2Which state agency is responsible for licensing insurance adjusters in Washington?
A.Washington Department of Labor
B.Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner
C.Washington Secretary of State
D.Washington Department of Financial Institutions
Explanation: The Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) is the agency responsible for licensing and regulating all insurance adjusters doing business in Washington state.
3What are the three types of adjuster licenses issued in Washington state?
A.Staff, temporary, and emergency
B.Crop, independent, and public
C.Property, casualty, and workers' compensation
D.Resident, nonresident, and designated home state
Explanation: Washington state issues three types of adjuster licenses: crop adjuster, independent adjuster, and public adjuster. Each has its own requirements and scope of authority.
4What experience requirement can satisfy the pre-licensing experience for a Washington independent adjuster license?
A.6 months of part-time claims work
B.12 consecutive months as a full-time salaried employee of an insurer or MGA, adjusting, investigating, or reporting claims
C.Any prior work in the insurance industry
D.Completion of a 40-hour online course only
Explanation: Washington requires 12 consecutive months (part of which is in the current or previous year) of experience as a full-time, salaried employee of an admitted insurance company or managing general agent (MGA) adjusting, investigating, or reporting claims.
5Which professional designations can satisfy Washington's adjuster pre-licensing experience requirement?
A.CPA, CFA, or CFP
B.AIC, CPCU, or AEI Property Program designation
C.JD, MBA, or PhD
D.CLU, ChFC, or LUTCF
Explanation: Washington accepts the Associate in Claims (AIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or completion of the American Educational Institute (AEI) property program as alternatives to the experience requirement.
6What is the minimum duration of a Washington adjuster-trainee program?
A.3 months
B.6 months
C.12 months
D.18 months
Explanation: Under WAC 284-17-123, applicants for a resident adjuster license may satisfy the experience requirement through employment as a 'trainee' for a minimum period of six months.
7What bond amount is required for a Washington public adjuster license?
A.$2,500
B.$5,000
C.$10,000
D.$25,000
Explanation: Washington requires public adjusters to file a public adjuster's bond in the amount of $5,000. The bond must be in the name of the licensee, and the amount does not change with additional affiliates.
8Under Washington's Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA), what can an insured recover if their insurer unreasonably denies or delays a valid claim?
A.Only the amount of the original claim
B.Actual damages, costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and up to treble (triple) damages
C.Only attorney's fees up to $5,000
D.A flat penalty of $1,000 per violation
Explanation: Under Washington's IFCA, an insured may bring an action to recover actual damages, costs including reasonable attorneys' fees and litigation costs, and the court may increase the total award up to three times the actual damages.
9Under WAC 284-30-360, within how many working days must a Washington insurer acknowledge receipt of a claim?
A.5 working days
B.10 working days
C.15 working days
D.30 working days
Explanation: Under WAC 284-30-360, an insurer must acknowledge receipt of a claim within 10 working days after receipt. This acknowledgment must be included in the insurer's claim file.
10Under WAC 284-30-380, within how many working days after receiving fully completed proofs of loss must a Washington insurer notify the first-party claimant whether the claim is accepted or denied?
A.10 working days
B.15 working days
C.20 working days
D.30 working days
Explanation: Under WAC 284-30-380(1), within 15 working days after receipt of fully completed and executed proofs of loss, the insurer must notify the first-party claimant whether the claim has been accepted or denied.

About the WA Claims Adjuster Exam

The Washington claims adjuster exam covers property and casualty insurance claims, damage assessment, policy interpretation, state insurance laws, unfair claims practices, ethics, and Washington-specific adjuster regulations.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$90 (Washington DOI)

WA Claims Adjuster Exam Content Outline

25%

Claims Process

Investigation, documentation, damage assessment, reserving, negotiation

25%

Policy Coverage

Property, casualty, auto, liability policies, coverage analysis, exclusions

20%

State Regulations

State licensing, DOI regulations, unfair claims practices, penalties

15%

Investigation

Evidence gathering, statements, fraud detection, subrogation

15%

Ethics & Practice

Professional conduct, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, CE

How to Pass the WA Claims Adjuster Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: $90

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

WA Claims Adjuster Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master property and casualty insurance policy structure and coverage
2Study your state's unfair claims settlement practices act
3Know the claims investigation process from first notice to settlement
4Understand subrogation principles and procedures
5Review state-specific adjuster licensing requirements and regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Washington claims adjuster exam cover?

The exam covers P&C insurance claims, policy interpretation, damage assessment, state insurance regulations, unfair claims practices, and professional ethics.

What is the passing score?

Most states require 70% to pass the claims adjuster licensing exam.

How is this different from a public adjuster?

Claims adjusters work for insurance companies or independently to evaluate claims. Public adjusters work exclusively for policyholders to maximize their settlement.

What CE is required?

Most states require 24 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle for claims adjusters.