Primary Rules
Response |
Question |
Yes |
Accepts adjuster for individuals electronically. |
No* |
Accepts adjuster for business entities electronically. |
No |
Accepts Adjuster Designated Home State (ADHS) electronically. |
No |
Accepts partial renewals. |
Yes |
Print licenses electronically. |
* Business entities will renew using Non-Resident Renewals (NRR) rather than Non-Resident Adjuster Renewals (NRAR).
Renewal Period
License Class |
Renewal Period Begins |
Renewal Period Ends |
Public Insurance Adjuster |
October 1st, annually |
Annually on December 31st |
Public Insurance Adjuster Agent |
Business Rules
Late renewals and reinstatements are not allowed electronically. Contact the state for assistance.
There must be no serious RIRS action actions for the applicant since last renewal. If applicable, please contact the state for additional information.
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.
Public Insurance Adjuster (PIA) applicants are required to:
- Must have active public insurance adjuster license in resident state.
- Provide proof of bond in the amount of at least $1,000, payable to the State of Ohio.
- Completion of the Electronic Individual PIA Supplemental form (INS3216) found on the Department's website containing a notary section and the Ohio Specific Bond form.
- Provide a copy of the form that will be used as the contract in Ohio, if different than what is on file with Department.
- Provide required supporting documents, if necessary.
Public Insurance Adjuster Agent (PIAA) applicants are required to:
- Must have active public insurance adjuster license in resident state.
- Provide proof of bond in the amount of at least $1,000, payable to the State of Ohio.
- Complete the Electronic Individual PIA Supplemental form (INS3216) found on the Department's website containing a notary section, Public Insurance Adjuster Agent Sponsorship section and the Ohio Specific Bond form.
- Public insurance adjuster agents must be sponsored by a licensed individual or business entity public insurance adjuster. The representative may only be sponsored with one adjuster at a time. Applicants must complete and submit the PIAA Sponsorship form (INS 3216) found on the Department's website.
- Provide required supporting details or documents, if necessary.
State Offerings
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
License Class |
Line of Authority (LOA) |
Major / Limited / Other * |
Public Insurance Adjuster |
Public Insurance Adjuster |
Other |
Public Insurance Adjuster Agent |
Public Insurance Adjuster Agent |
Other |
* Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval.
Renewal Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
License Class / LOA Combination |
Renewal Fee * |
Reinstatement Fee |
Public Insurance Adjuster / All LOA's |
$50.00 |
Contact the state for assistance |
Public Insurance Adjuster Agent / All LOA's |
$50.00 |
Contact the state for assistance |
* Per application.
No continuing education verified before application.
Last Update: 12/18/2018