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Insurance Licensing NY-Independent-General-Adjuster Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | New York State Department of Financial Services (NY DFS) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | New York Independent General Adjuster Examination |
| Exam Number: | Series 17-70 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years; expires December 31 of even-numbered years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $33 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Independent Automobile Adjuster Independent Inland Marine Adjuster Independent Fidelity & Surety Adjuster Public Adjuster (Series 17-62) Independent Casualty Adjuster Independent Accident & Health Adjuster Independent Aviation Adjuster Independent Fire Adjuster (Series 17-64) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Computer-based |
| Recommended Training: | NY DFS Insurance Law & Regulation Reference Materials PSI Candidate Information Bulletin |
| Exam Registration: | NY DFS — Adjuster Licensing Portal PSI Exams — Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at PSI test centers or remote proctoring via PSI Bridge |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory pre-licensing education course required for Independent Adjuster applicants. Must pass exam within 2 years of applying for license. Must submit fingerprints and application through NY DFS portal. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.dfs.ny.gov/apps_and_licensing/agents_and_brokers/lic_app_ia_pa |
Insurance Licensing NY-Independent-General-Adjuster Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Property & Casualty Coverages | 25% | - Dwelling and Homeowners policies - Commercial Property and Businessowners policies - Automobile coverages — Personal and Commercial - General Liability and Commercial General Liability - Specialty lines — Inland Marine, Flood, Workers' Compensation, Crime |
| Claims Investigation & Adjusting Procedures | 20% | - Evidence gathering, coverage analysis, and policy interpretation - Loss valuation, damage assessment, and estimating - Claim intake, notice of loss, and initial investigation - Settlement negotiation, reservation of rights, and denial procedures |
| New York Insurance Law & Regulations | 25% | - Licensing requirements, eligibility, and examination rules - Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act / Regulation 64 - State-specific policy provisions and mandatory endorsements - NY Insurance Law Articles and DFS regulations |
| Ethics & Professional Responsibility | 15% | - Fiduciary duty, conflict of interest, and confidentiality - Fair claims handling standards and professional conduct - Fraud detection and reporting obligations |
| Insurance Fundamentals & General Principles | 15% | - Insurance contract elements and legal structure - Risk management and insurable interest - Indemnity, subrogation, utmost good faith |
Your NY-Independent-General-Adjuster Exam Questions, Answered
What is the NY-Independent-General-Adjuster exam all about?
The Insurance Licensing NewYorkIndependent General Adjuster (Series 17-70) exam (code: NY-Independent-General-Adjuster) is the official Insurance Licensing exam that leads to the Independent General Adjuster License certification. It sits at the General / Practitioner level of the Insurance Licensing certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as Public Adjuster (Series 17-62), Independent Fire Adjuster (Series 17-64), Independent Casualty Adjuster, Independent Automobile Adjuster, Independent Accident & Health Adjuster, Independent Inland Marine Adjuster, Independent Fidelity & Surety Adjuster, Independent Aviation Adjuster. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Insurance Licensing itself, which is why the NY-Independent-General-Adjuster credential keeps showing up in job postings.
How many questions are in the NY-Independent-General-Adjuster exam, and how long does it take?
The Insurance Licensing NewYorkIndependent General Adjuster (Series 17-70) exam gives you 120 minutes to work through 100. Pacing matters more than most candidates expect, so before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the Dumpkiller test engine to learn how long you can afford per question. If an item stalls you, flag it and move on — coming back later beats burning five minutes on a single question.
What score do I need to pass the NY-Independent-General-Adjuster exam, and how much does it cost?
The passing score for the Insurance Licensing NewYorkIndependent General Adjuster (Series 17-70) exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $33 USD. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so a timed self-assessment with Dumpkiller practice questions about a week before your exam date is a cheap way to confirm you are scoring comfortably above 70%.
Are there any prerequisites for the NY-Independent-General-Adjuster exam?
According to Insurance Licensing, the following applies: No mandatory pre-licensing education course required for Independent Adjuster applicants. Must pass exam within 2 years of applying for license. Must submit fingerprints and application through NY DFS portal.. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.dfs.ny.gov/apps_and_licensing/agents_and_brokers/lic_app_ia_pa before you register.
How do I register for the NY-Independent-General-Adjuster exam?
You can book your Insurance Licensing NewYorkIndependent General Adjuster (Series 17-70) exam through the official channels below:
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What official training does Insurance Licensing recommend for the NY-Independent-General-Adjuster exam?
Insurance Licensing lists the following training options for Insurance Licensing NewYorkIndependent General Adjuster (Series 17-70) candidates:
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What topics are covered in the NY-Independent-General-Adjuster exam?
The official Insurance Licensing NewYorkIndependent General Adjuster (Series 17-70) syllabus is organized into 5 main domains. The first three are Claims Investigation & Adjusting Procedures (20%), Property & Casualty Coverages (25%), and Insurance Fundamentals & General Principles (15%). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.
Insurance Licensing NewYorkIndependent General Adjuster (Series 17-70) Sample Questions:
Question #1
Applicants for a New York public adjuster's license MUST file a bond on the condition that the applicant will faithfully perform the adjuster's duties under the license. The penal sum of the bond REQUIRED is
A. $500.
B. $250.
C. $1,000.
D. $10,000.
Question #2
Under an HO-3 Policy, Coverage F - Medical Payments to Others applies to all of the following EXCEPT
A. a meter reader who trips on an insured's skateboard.
B. an insured's nanny who is accidentally injured while doing personal shopping.
C. a mail carrier who is bitten by an insured's dog.
D. a family friend who is injured while playing volleyball in an insured's backyard.
Question #3
Which of the following is covered by the Causes of Loss - Special Form under commercial property?
A. Flood.
B. Smog.
C. Windstorm.
D. Mudslide.
Question #4
Hired and Non-owned Auto Liability Endorsement covers which of the following?
A. Employee using a company van off duty and being involved in an auto accident.
B. A customer borrows a company auto and has an accident.
C. Employee using company van on duty and being involved in an auto accident.
D. Bodily Injury and Property Damage caused by an employee using his auto in the employer's business.
Question #5
Which of the following does NOT constitute an element of acceptance of a settlement offer to a claimant?
A. The acceptance must be unconditional.
B. The person accepting the offer does so with no more than one contingent stipulation.
C. The person to whom the offer was made must accept the offer.
D. The person accepting the offer must communicate the acceptance by appropriate word or act.
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: C | Question #2 Correct Answer: B | Question #3 Correct Answer: C | Question #4 Correct Answer: D | Question #5 Correct Answer: B |
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