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Insurance Licensing NY-Independent-General-Adjuster Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Claims Investigation & Adjusting Procedures | 20% | - Loss valuation, damage assessment, and estimating - Claim intake, notice of loss, and initial investigation - Evidence gathering, coverage analysis, and policy interpretation - Settlement negotiation, reservation of rights, and denial procedures |
| Topic 2: Insurance Fundamentals & General Principles | 15% | - Risk management and insurable interest - Indemnity, subrogation, utmost good faith - Insurance contract elements and legal structure |
| Topic 3: Ethics & Professional Responsibility | 15% | - Fiduciary duty, conflict of interest, and confidentiality - Fraud detection and reporting obligations - Fair claims handling standards and professional conduct |
| Topic 4: New York Insurance Law & Regulations | 25% | - NY Insurance Law Articles and DFS regulations - Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act / Regulation 64 - State-specific policy provisions and mandatory endorsements - Licensing requirements, eligibility, and examination rules |
| Topic 5: Property & Casualty Coverages | 25% | - Specialty lines — Inland Marine, Flood, Workers' Compensation, Crime - General Liability and Commercial General Liability - Dwelling and Homeowners policies - Automobile coverages — Personal and Commercial - Commercial Property and Businessowners policies |
Common Questions About the Insurance Licensing NY-Independent-General-Adjuster Exam, Answered
The NY-Independent-General-Adjuster exam, officially titled NewYorkIndependent General Adjuster (Series 17-70), is the qualifying exam for the Independent General Adjuster License certification, which sits at the General / Practitioner level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a Insurance Licensing career path. It also connects to 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, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The NY-Independent-General-Adjuster exam gives you 100 questions to complete within 120 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what TestsDumps's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for Insurance Licensing NewYorkIndependent General Adjuster (Series 17-70) is 70%, and the official registration fee is $33 USD. Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: 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.. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the NY-Independent-General-Adjuster exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Computer-based testing at PSI test centers or remote proctoring via PSI Bridge. Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
Insurance Licensing recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for Insurance Licensing NewYorkIndependent General Adjuster (Series 17-70):
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The current Insurance Licensing NewYorkIndependent General Adjuster (Series 17-70) syllabus is organized into 5 exam domains. The first three are:
- New York Insurance Law & Regulations (25%)
- Property & Casualty Coverages (25%)
- Claims Investigation & Adjusting Procedures (20%)
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your TestsDumps practice questions are mapped to.
Insurance Licensing NewYorkIndependent General Adjuster (Series 17-70) Sample Questions:
Fair rental value is found under which coverage part of a dwelling policy?
- A. Coverage E.
- B. Coverage C.
- C. Coverage D.
- D. Coverage B.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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A commercial umbrella policy provides coverage in which of the following situations?
- A. A loss is covered under the underlying contract but the insurer of that contract becomes insolvent.
- B. The policy limits on losses under the underlying policy were exhausted.
- C. There is a large claim on a personal auto policy.
- D. A loss contained within the underlying limit.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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The primary purpose of the Workers Compensation Special Disability Fund is to
- A. provide funds for non-employment-related injuries.
- B. provide funds to employees with more than one injury.
- C. encourage employers to hire workers with pre-existing disabilities.
- D. compensate employees for second partial disability claims.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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If a businessowner has a loss, which of the following will the insurer REQUIRE from the insured to assist in the business interruption portion of the claim?
- A. Examination under oath.
- B. Submission to an insurer's onsite inspection request.
- C. Production of list of furniture and fixtures.
- D. Production of books and records, including taxes and all schedules.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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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. Bodily Injury and Property Damage caused by an employee using his auto in the employer's business.
- C. A customer borrows a company auto and has an accident.
- D. Employee using company van on duty and being involved in an auto accident.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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