1. (a) Except as provided in section 16 of this chapter and in subsection (e), an individual who applies for an independent adjuster license under this chapter must pass a written examination that is:

   1. (1) developed and conducted according to rules adopted by the commissioner under IC 4-22-2 ; and

   2. (2) intended to test the knowledge of the individual concerning:

      1. (A) the lines of authority in which the individual has applied for licensing under this chapter;
      2. (B) the duties and responsibilities of an independent adjuster; and
      3. (C) Indiana insurance law.
2. (b) The commissioner may contract with a nongovernmental entity to administer the written examination required by this section.
3. (c) An individual described in subsection (a) shall remit, with the application to take the written examination required by this section, a nonrefundable examination fee in an amount set by the commissioner or the organization administering the examination.

4. (d) If an individual:

   1. (1) fails to appear for or to pass an examination; and

   2. (2) desires to reschedule the examination;

      the individual shall reapply for the written examination and remit all fees and forms before scheduling an examination date.

5. (e) An individual who holds a current claims certification issued by a national or state claims association whose certification program includes:

   1. (1) a precertification course for new adjusters that is approved by the department;
   2. (2) an examination for new adjusters that is approved by the department; and

   3. (3) a continuing education program that is approved by the department;

      is not required to complete a prelicensing course described in section 12(b)(5) of this chapter or pass a written examination described in subsection (a) to be issued an independent adjuster license under this chapter.

As added by P.L.11-2011, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.130-2020, SEC.6.