CALIFORNIA INSURANCE ADJUSTER EXAM
2026 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS VERIFIED A+
⩥ What is true regarding the practice of law for adjusters under CAIC
$14000 et seq.? Answer: Nothing in the chapter entitles anyone to
practice law unless an active member of the State Bar.
⩥ Which entity's powers were succeeded by the Department of
Insurance for adjuster licensing according to CAIC §14010? Answer:
Bureau of Collection and Investigative Services.
⩥ For how long are California independent insurance adjuster licenses
issued? Answer: 2 years.
⩥ How long after expiration may an independent adjuster license be
renewed? Answer: 1 year.
⩥ What is the late penalty added to the renewal cost when requirements
are met after expiration? Answer: $100.
⩥ What is the California examination scheduling fee noted in the study
guide? Answer: $72.
, ⩥ How many hours of Continuing Education are required for resident
independent adjusters each 2-year term? Answer: 24 hours, including 3
ethics.
⩥ What amount of surety bond is required under CAIC $14050?
Answer: $5,000.
⩥ How many days notice must a surety provide to terminate future
liability under CAIC $14054? Answer: 30 days.
⩥ Within how many working days must a non-licensed adjuster register
after starting claims activity during a declared emergency? Answer: 10
working days.
⩥ How long are emergency registrations under CAIC §14022.5 valid?
Answer: 180 days with possible 180-day extensions.
⩥ What is a listed ground for suspension or revocation under CAIC
$14061? Answer: Giving false information on a license application.
⩥ What is the consequence of knowingly falsifying fingerprints
submitted under CAIC §14080? Answer: A misdemeanor.
2026 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS VERIFIED A+
⩥ What is true regarding the practice of law for adjusters under CAIC
$14000 et seq.? Answer: Nothing in the chapter entitles anyone to
practice law unless an active member of the State Bar.
⩥ Which entity's powers were succeeded by the Department of
Insurance for adjuster licensing according to CAIC §14010? Answer:
Bureau of Collection and Investigative Services.
⩥ For how long are California independent insurance adjuster licenses
issued? Answer: 2 years.
⩥ How long after expiration may an independent adjuster license be
renewed? Answer: 1 year.
⩥ What is the late penalty added to the renewal cost when requirements
are met after expiration? Answer: $100.
⩥ What is the California examination scheduling fee noted in the study
guide? Answer: $72.
, ⩥ How many hours of Continuing Education are required for resident
independent adjusters each 2-year term? Answer: 24 hours, including 3
ethics.
⩥ What amount of surety bond is required under CAIC $14050?
Answer: $5,000.
⩥ How many days notice must a surety provide to terminate future
liability under CAIC $14054? Answer: 30 days.
⩥ Within how many working days must a non-licensed adjuster register
after starting claims activity during a declared emergency? Answer: 10
working days.
⩥ How long are emergency registrations under CAIC §14022.5 valid?
Answer: 180 days with possible 180-day extensions.
⩥ What is a listed ground for suspension or revocation under CAIC
$14061? Answer: Giving false information on a license application.
⩥ What is the consequence of knowingly falsifying fingerprints
submitted under CAIC §14080? Answer: A misdemeanor.
