Which is not a requirement for licensure as an adjuster?

• A. Be a bonafide resident of Florida
• B. Be appointed by a company
• C. Be appointed by an office manager
• D. Take an approved course and pass a state exam

Answer: (C)

Licensure as a Florida adjuster hinges on four main elements: you must be a bona fide Florida resident, you must complete an approved pre-licensing course and pass the state exam, and you must be appointed by a licensed insurer or agency so you’re authorized to handle claims on their behalf. The appointment authority cannot come from a random office manager; it must come from the company that will sponsor and authorize your work. So being appointed by an office manager is not a formal requirement for licensure. The other conditions—residency, approved education with a passing exam, and company appointment—are the actual requirements that ensure you’re qualified and authorized to practice.