How to get a Connecticut adjuster license
Requirements, exam, fees and the order to do things in — from the Connecticut Insurance Department and the exam handbook.
Step by step
- Study for the exam — Connecticut doesn't require a pre-licensing course for this license, but most first-time candidates take an exam-prep course.
- Schedule and pass the state exam with Pearson VUE ($70). Read the candidate handbook.
- Get fingerprinted if required — Not required.
- Apply for the license through NIPR or the Connecticut Insurance Department ($130).
- Get appointed by an insurance company (agents) and keep up with continuing education (license term: 2 years (June 30 odd years)).
Pre-licensing & exam prep courses
- ExamFX — pre-licensing and exam prep with a pass guarantee
- XCEL Solutions — low-cost online pre-licensing and exam prep
- AdjusterPro — Texas and Florida adjuster courses that waive the state exam
Pick a course approved in Connecticut. Some links may be affiliate links.
Connecticut Adjuster requirements
| Adjuster | |
|---|---|
| Pre-licensing education | None required |
| Exam vendor | Pearson VUE |
| Exam fee | $70 |
| Questions / time | 120 min |
| License application fee | $130 |
| Fingerprints | Not required verify |
| Continuing education | — · 2 years (June 30 odd years) |
Adjuster: Casualty Adjuster license (All Lines, All Lines exc WC, Auto Only, WC Only); exam $70; adjuster CE
Minimum age 18. Sources: Pearson VUE Connecticut Insurance Candidate Handbook · CT CID Producer (Individual) · NIPR Connecticut resident licensing. Checked 2026-10. Values marked verify haven't been confirmed against an official source yet.
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Questions
How long does it take to get a independent insurance adjuster license in Connecticut?
Connecticut has no required pre-licensing hours, so many candidates sit the exam within 1–3 weeks of studying. After you pass, license approval usually takes a few days to a few weeks after fingerprints clear.
How much does a Connecticut Adjuster license cost?
State fees (exam + application) come to about $200, plus fingerprints and a course if you take one.
Who runs the Connecticut insurance exam?
Pearson VUE. Book the exam on the vendor's site after reading the candidate handbook.