Pearson VUE
Adjusters, Counselors, & Surplus Lines Brokers
Pearson VUE
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- Georgia Insurance Licensing Candidate Handbook
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- Staff Adjuster Search
- Continuing Education Requirements
- Rules and Regulations
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Forms
Frequently Asked Questions
Adjusters FAQs
To request a change to your address, request a duplicate license or check the status of your license and more login to Sircon. To request a name change, complete the Name Change form and send with payment to the address provided on the form. You can request electronically via Sircon. Complete the form Request for Clearance Letter. The associated fee is $10 per letter plus a $5 processing fee. You will need to achieve a passing score on the Crop Hail Adjuster examination. Information regarding examination procedures is available on our website. You can apply electronically via NIPR or Sircon. Pay the $120 fee. A waiver of examination can be granted if the applicant holds CPCU designation. You must attach a copy of CPCU designation to the application. A waiver of examination can be granted if the applicant was previously licensed for same lines in his or her prior home state. The license in that state must be active at the time of moving to Georgia, the applicant must attach the original clearance letter from his or her prior home state and must apply for licensure within 90 days of the date of the move to Georgia. You can apply electronically via NIPR or Sircon. Provide proof of home state licensure for the license type requested. Proof may be in the form of an original certification letter dated within 90 days from resident state or PDB printout. Pay the $120 fee. If you are from a state that does not have a license requirement, you may still be licensed in Georgia. However, you must take the Georgia Adjuster Examination to qualify. Each Insurer having salaried employees, who adjust claims on a regular basis in the State of Georgia, wherever such employees are located, shall upload a list of such employees with the Commissioner annually by March 31. The upload is accessed by the insurer via the company portal. The term 'adjuster' does not include a salaried employee of an insurer who adjusts or assists in adjusting losses under policies issued by such insurer. Therefore, persons who fit in this category are not included in the definition of "adjuster" and are no longer subject to the continuing education requirements. Renewal notices are available to all eligible licensees 45 days prior to renewal date. Renewals can be filed electronically via Sircon. If you have renewal processing questions, please contact Pearson VUE at 800-274-8969. Complete the Certified Workers Compensation Professional Designation (CWCP). You must attach CWCP certificate to the license application. You can apply electronically via NIPR or Sircon. Pay the $120 fee. Waiver of Prelicensing course and examination can be granted if applicant holds CPCU designation. You must attach copy of CPCU designation to application. Waiver of Prelicensing course and examination can be granted if the applicant was previously licensed for same lines in prior home state. The license in that state must be active at the time of moving to Georgia, the applicant must attach the original clearance letter from his or her prior home state and must apply for licensure within 90 days of the date of the move to Georgia. Complete the Request to Add-Remove Non-Active Status form. The associated fee is $25 plus $5 processing fee.Adjuster FAQ
How do I change my address, change my name, or request a duplicate license?
How do I obtain a certification/status letter?
How do I obtain a clearance letter?
How can I register to become a crop hail adjuster in Georgia?
How can I register to become a nonresident adjuster in Georgia?
How do I submit a registration of staff adjusters?
How do I renew an existing adjuster license?
How do I become a certified workers compensation professional?
How do I request to add or remove a non-active status?
Counselors FAQs
To request a change to your address, request a duplicate license, check the status of your license, and more, login to Sircon. To request a name change, complete the Name Change form and send with payment to the address provided on the form. You can request electronically via Sircon. Complete the form Request for Clearance Letter. The associated fee is $10 per letter plus a $5 processing fee. You must have experience in lines requested. You will need to achieve a passing score on counselor life, accident and sickness examination. Information regarding examination procedures is available on our website. You can apply electronically via NIPR or Sircon. Complete the $5,000 counselor bond. An Insurance Counselor Bond form is provided if needed. The bond must be uploaded when applying to NIPR or Sircon. Pay the $120 fee. Waiver of examination can be granted if the applicant holds CLU, CIC or FLMI designation. You must attach proof of CLU, CIC or FLMI designation to the application. Waiver of examination can be granted if the applicant was previously licensed for same lines in his or her prior home state. The license in that state must be active at the time of moving to Georgia. The applicant must attach original clearance letter from his or her prior home state and must apply for licensure within 90 days of the date of the move to Georgia. You can apply electronically via NIPR or Sircon. Provide proof of home state licensure for the license type requested. Proof may be in the form of an original certification letter dated within 90 days from resident state or PDB printout. Pay the $120 fee. If you are from a state that does not have a license requirement, you may still be licensed in Georgia. However, you must take the Georgia Counselor Examination to qualify. You must have experience in lines requested. You will need to achieve a passing score on counselor property and casualty examination. Information regarding examination procedures is available on our website. You can apply electronically via NIPR or Sircon. Complete the $5,000 counselor bond. An Insurance Counselor Bond form is provided if needed. The bond must be uploaded when applying to NIPR or Sircon. Pay the $120 fee. Waiver of examination can be granted if the applicant holds CLU, CIC or FLMI designation. You must attach proof of CLU, CIC or FLMI designation to the application. Waiver of examination can be granted if the applicant was previously licensed for same lines in his or her prior home state. The license in that state must be active at the time of moving to Georgia. The applicant must attach original clearance letter from his or her prior home state and must apply for licensure within 90 days of the date of the move to Georgia. Renewal notices are available to all eligible licensees 45 days prior to renewal date. Renewals can be filed electronically via Sircon. If you have renewal processing questions, please contact Pearson VUE at 800-274-8969.Counselor FAQ
How do I change my address, change my name, or request a duplicate license?
How do I obtain a certification/status letter?
How do I obtain a clearance letter?
How do I become a life, accident, and sickness counselor?
How can I register to become a nonresident counselor in Georgia?
How do I become a property and casualty counselor?
How do I renew an existing counselor license?
Surplus Lines Brokers FAQs
You must also hold or apply for a property and casualty agent license. You must achieve a passing score on Surplus Lines Broker examination. For information regarding examination procedures, visit the Pearson VUE website. You can apply via NIPR or Sircon. Complete a $50,000 surplus lines broker bond. A Surplus Lines Broker's Bond form is provided if needed. The bond must be uploaded when applying to NIPR or Sircon. Pay the $615 fee. Waiver of examination can be granted if the applicant holds CPCU designation. You must attach proof of CPCU designation to the application. Waiver of examination can be granted if the applicant was previously licensed for same lines in his or her prior home state. The license in that state must be active at the time of moving to Georgia, the applicant must attach original clearance letter from his or her prior home state and must apply for licensure within 90 days of the date of the move to Georgia.Surplus Lines Broker FAQ
How can I register to become a nonresident surplus lines broker in Georgia?
How can I become a resident surplus lines broker?