Insurance Adjuster License

To apply to become a licensed insurance adjuster in Prince Edward Island, submit the online form below with the completed application (PDF), all associated documentation and the licensing fee, which is $200.

Insurance Adjuster License Search

You can check whether an insurance adjuster is licensed in PEI by going to the following link: Licensed Insurance Adjusters

Licensing Information

Licensing Period

Both probationary and full adjuster’s licenses are issued for a two-year term.

Licenses can be renewed up to 3 months in advance of your license expiration. We recommend you submit your application at least 30 days in advance of the license expiration to allow time for processing.

Adjuster's Licenses

There are two types of adjuster's licenses in PEI.

1. Probationary License
2. Full License

Anyone acting as an adjuster in PEI must hold a license.

(1) Probationary License

• All probationary licensees must be supervised by a full licensee. 
• Supervising licensee must review, and countersign all claims reports and settlement offers completed or submitted by the probationary licensee. 
• Both the supervising and probationary licensee must sign a Supervision Undertaking detailing this relationship.
• Probationary Licenses can be issued for a maximum of 5 years unless an extension is granted by the Superintendent of Insurance. Extensions are granted in very limited situations, which usually involve a leave of absence from work (ie. maternity/paternity leave, serious illness, etc.).  
  • Process to Request an Extension of the Probationary License Period

(2) Full License 

To obtain a full license, the probationary licensee must have a minimum of two years of practical experience and complete the following educational requirements within the prescribed timeline:

Non-Residents

• Licensed in Another Canadian Jurisdiction: If applying for a full license and you hold an equivalent full license in another Canadian jurisdiction, you must provide a copy of your current full license from another Canadian jurisdiction. 

• Unlicensed Non-Resident Adjusters: Some Canadian jurisdictions do not require a license under certain circumstances. Applicants for a full license who do not hold an equivalent full license in another Canadian jurisdiction, must have acted as an adjuster for at least 2 years and provide a transcript confirming the successful completion of the minimum educational requirements outlined above.

Fees

The licensing fee for a full or probationary license is $200 for a 2-year term.

Licensing fees are non-refundable. Refunds will not be issued to unsuccessful applicants. 

Apply or Renew

To apply for or renew an Adjusters License in PEI follow the below steps:

• Download and complete the Adjusters License Application Form
  • This application is for both new and renewals
  • Applicant must sign page 3 of the Application
  • If applying for a probationary license:
    • Applicant must sign the Supervision Undertaking (Page 4)
    • Supervisory licensee must sign the Supervision Undertaking (Page 4)
    • Probationary Licenses can be issued for a maximum of 5 years unless an extension is granted by the Superintendent of Insurance. 
      • Process to Request an Extension of the Probationary License Period
  • If applying for a full license (first time)
    • Must provide a transcript showing that they meet the minimum educational requirements.
  • Non-resident applicants
    • Must provide a copy of their insurance adjuster's license from their home jurisdiction
    • If the applicant does not hold a license in home jurisdiction, provide a copy of transcript confirming that they meet the minimum educational requirements listed above.
• Submit your application and pay fee by clicking on below button entitled: "Apply/Renew/Change License"