Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All fees are charged per application.
Emergency Independent Adjuster
Fee:
$300
Independent Adjuster
Fee:
$1000
Reinstatement fee:
$1000
Public Adjuster
Fee:
$1000
Reinstatement fee:
$1000
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Emergency Independent Adjuster
No Line of Authority Required
Independent Adjuster
No Line of Authority Required
Public Adjuster
No Line of Authority Required
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit adjuster for individuals electronically.
- Submit adjuster for business entities electronically. Please use Non-Resident Licensing Application.
- Submit Adjuster Designated Home State (ADHS) electronically.
- Reinstate a license electronically.
- Add lines of authority to an existing active license electronically.
- Print licenses electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Submit adjuster for business entities electronically. Business entities will apply through Non-Resident Licensing rather than Non-Resident Adjuster Licensing.
Business Rules
Biennial License Expiration:
- Non-resident Independent Adjuster and Public Adjuster licenses expire every two years on the last day of the licensee's birth month, in the second year following license issuance or renewal.
Applicant must supply residence, business, or mailing address.
Post Office (P.O.) Box is not allowed for business address.
There is no prorating of licensing fees, meaning applicants must pay the full licensing fee regardless of when they apply. There are no blackout periods, and license applications may be submitted throughout the year.
Emergency Independent Adjuster will need to provide the company name and company NAIC code (cocode) for the carrier they will represent on the state specific questions page if the application.
All Applicants must provide an original copy of their current license or a letter of certificate from state of domicile showing the issuance as well as the expiration date.
Applicants must late renew through NIPR's Non-Resident Adjuster Renewal Application if license is inactive and within one (1) year of license expiration date.
If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax. All other required documentation must be forwarded directly to the state.
- Adjuster Designated Home State (ADHS) - Business Rules (exclude Public Adjusters)
- Applicant will need to provide the name of the state where they passed an adjuster examination in the state specific questions page of the application. If applicant did not pass an exam, the application will be rejected.
- The ADHS selected MUST have an active non-resident adjuster license on the Producer Database.
- In order for an applicant to designate a home state, the applicant MUST NOT have an active resident adjuster license on the Producer Database in any state.
- Applicants that have an active resident producer (non-adjuster) license and no active resident adjuster license may not apply for an adjuster license using the resident producer (non-adjuster) license.
- Applicant may not select the U.S. Virgin Islands as Adjuster Designated Home State while applying for their Non Resident U.S. Virgin Islands license.
Public Adjusters may not select a designated home state.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Virgin Islands Division of Banking, Insurance and Financial Regulation
Attn: Magdalene Burke
5049 Kongens Gade
St. Thomas, VI 00802
United States
Phone: (340) 774-2991 ext. 4512
Email: Magdalene.burke@lgo.vi.gov
Resident Licensing & Other Inquiries
Email: louise.williams@lgo.vi.gov
Non-Resident Inquiries
State overview page
Learn more about state-specific licensing requirements and associate fees to ensure you have all the necessary information for compliance.