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Adjusters


Effective January 1, 2012, all executive officers and directors of a business entity applying for an independent adjuster license to adjust claims relating to portable electronics insurance coverage regulated by MINN. STAT. §60K.381 and all executive officers and directors of entities and any individuals owning, directly or indirectly, more than 50 percent of the outstanding voting securities of that applicant, must consent to a criminal history record check and submit a fingerprint card pursuant to MINN. STAT. §72B.041, subd. 2(a)(1)-(2). For more information, please see pages 6-7 of the Designated Home State Business Entity Insurance Adjuster License Application.

In conjunction with Sircon, we have arranged for Minnesota resident producers and adjusters to take advantage of a new, web-based, personal compliance tool, ProducerEDGE. This service is available at no extra charge.

Some easy and convenient features include:
  • Quick Links: Apply, renew and print your licenses from any or all 50 states in one convenient location.
  • My Licenses: View every license you hold, see your license numbers, types, lines of authority and expirations.
  • My Reminders: Receive automatic renewal reminders and status update notices to help you keep compliant.

Learn more about ProducerEDGE in this brochure or click here to go directly to ProducerEDGE.

  • If you have questions about how to complete your online application using Sircon Licensing, please contact Sircon at 517-381-3860.
  • If you have questions about whether a license is required, please consult the License Minnesota website at http://www.license.mn.gov/. Click on "A-Z Indexes" or "Browse by Topics." If the information there does not answer your question, please send an e-mail to licensing.commerce@state.mn.us that explains your activities as specifically as possible.
  • Please note that unlicensed activity may result in administrative action.

Name Change
Licensees are required to notify the Commerce Department in writing of any name change within ten days of the change. Use this form to report a name change: Name Change – Insurance Licensee.

Click on the license type highlighted below for detailed information on requirements and for access to all applicable forms.

  • Nonresident Adjuster

    If neither the state in which you physically reside nor your principal place of business licenses adjusters for the line of authority that you are seeking, you must use the applicable paper form available below to apply for your license.

    Nonresident Individual (.pdf)

    Nonresident Business (.pdf)

    Lapsed License - If you did not renew your license, you may reinstate it within twelve months of the renewal deadline by paying double the unpaid renewal fee, completing any required continuing education, and meeting the other requirements for reinstatement.

     

  • Independent Adjuster

    Individuals (resident and nonresident): Complete the Adjuster license application online at  Sircon Licensing. Available lines of authority are property and casualty, workers' compensation, and crop. 

    Fee is $50 plus a $25 Technology Surcharge. 

    Residents: The license exam administrator must submit an electronic certification that the applicant has passed the required examination for each desired line of authority and been fingerprinted for a criminal history record check. See the  Fingerprinting FAQ (.pdf). (Get exam information here.)

    Business Entities (resident and nonresident): Until NIPR and Sircon make an electronic Business Entity Adjuster license application available for Minnesota licenses, you must complete the paper “Designated Home State Business Entity Insurance Adjuster License Application” form that is available here. Please disregard the note at the top of the form.


     

  • Public Adjuster

    Resident Individuals: Complete the Adjuster license application online at Sircon Licensing.  Available lines of authority are property and casualty, workers' compensation, and crop. 
    Fee is $50 plus a $25 Technology Surcharge. 

    Residents: The license exam administrator must submit an electronic certification that the applicant has passed the required examination for each desired line of authority and been fingerprinted for a criminal history record check. See the Fingerprinting FAQ (.pdf). (Get exam information here ) You must also submit an original Public Adjuster surety bond in the amount of $10,000 using the Surety Bond Form approved by the Commerce Department (download here .pdf).

    Nonresident Individuals: Until NIPR and Sircon make an electronic Nonresident Individual Public Adjuster license application available for Minnesota licenses, you must complete the paper “Designated Home State Individual Insurance Adjuster License Application” form that is available here (.pdf). Please disregard the note at the top of the form.

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    Business Entities (resident and nonresident): Until NIPR and Sircon make an electronic Business Entity Adjuster license application available for Minnesota licenses, you must complete the paper “Designated Home State Business Entity Insurance Adjuster License Application” form that is available  here (.pdf). Please disregard the note at the top of the form. You must also submit an original Public Adjuster surety bond in the amount of $10,000 using the Surety Bond Form approved by the Commerce Department (download here .pdf). 

  • Public Adjuster Solicitor

    Complete the Adjuster license application online at Sircon Licensing. 
    Fee is $50 plus a 10% ($5) OET surcharge, which is being collected on behalf of the Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology to fund a statewide electronic licensing system.

     

  • Crop Hail Adjuster

    A Minnesota crop hail adjuster license is a limited license. The licensee may only act as an adjuster in regard to insurance policies against crop damage by hail. To adjust claims for crop damage from any other peril, including MPCI claims, you must get an independent or public adjuster license with the crop line of authority. Exception: A licensed crop hail adjuster who has satisfactorily completed the loss adjustment training curriculum and competency testing required by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Standard Reinsurance Agreement may adjust MPCI claims.

    Residents: Complete the Crop Hail Adjuster license application on line at Sircon Licensing.

    Nonresidents: If your resident state licenses adjusters, complete the Crop Hail Adjuster license application online at Sircon Licensing. If your resident state does not license adjusters, you must apply for your license using the paper form that is available by clicking on “Nonresident Individual” under “Nonresident Adjuster” above. Fee is $50 plus a 10% ($5) OET surcharge, which is being collected on behalf of the Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology to fund a statewide electronic licensing system.

     

  • Catastrophe Adjuster

    Residents: Complete the Catastrophe Adjuster Registration Application online at Sircon Licensing.  The Catastrophe Adjuster registration fee is $25. This fee includes a $5 OET surcharge, which is being collected on behalf of the Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology to fund a statewide electronic licensing system (Minn. Stat. §16E.22).