Which adjuster license types does Iowa Code chapter 522C establish?
A. Public adjuster and independent adjuster licenses, with staff adjusters generally exempt from licensure
B. A single unified adjuster license covering public, independent, and staff adjusters alike
C. Only a public adjuster license; independent adjusters need no state license
D. Only a staff adjuster license; public and independent adjusters are regulated solely by contract
Source: Iowa Code ch. 522C
A property and casualty insurer hires an in-house employee whose sole job duty is investigating and settling claims for that one company. Under Iowa Code section 522C.3, what is this employee's licensing status?
A. Required to hold a producer license with a casualty line of authority
B. Exempt from adjuster licensure as a staff adjuster, but still subject to the chapter's other applicable provisions
C. Required to hold a public adjuster license because compensation is involved
D. Required to hold an independent adjuster license because the person adjusts insurance claims
Source: Iowa Code § 522C.3
Effective April 9, 2026, Iowa added a new adjuster licensing exemption. Which of these best describes it?
A. An exemption for out-of-state adjusters who hold a license in any other state
B. An exemption eliminating the surety bond requirement for all public adjusters
C. An exemption for a producer already licensed under Iowa Code chapter 522B who is appointed by, and granted claim authority from, an insurer or self-insurer
D. An exemption for any person who adjusts fewer than ten claims per year regardless of employer
Source: 2026 Iowa Acts (effective April 9, 2026), amending Iowa Code ch. 522C
An applicant for an Iowa resident public adjuster license takes the required licensing exam through Pearson VUE. What is the minimum passing score?
Source: Iowa Insurance Division, Adjusters licensing page (iid.iowa.gov)
How long are Iowa adjuster licensing exam results valid before the applicant must file a license application?
A. 90 days
B. 30 days
C. 1 year
D. 6 months
Source: Iowa Insurance Division, Adjusters licensing page (iid.iowa.gov)
