How do I become an auto insurance claims adjuster?

Licensing rules are set state by state, and 16 jurisdictions do not license adjusters at all. In states that do, the usual path is completing any required prelicensing education, passing the state adjuster exam, and applying for the license; some states also require fingerprints. Employers matter as well: in some states, adjusters employed by insurance companies can work under the company license, and entry-level adjusters typically start on small claims under supervision before handling larger ones.