A Contractor Who’s Also a PA Holds All the Cards.
In Illinois, a contractor can also be a Public Adjuster. You write the scope, then recommend your own crew for the repairs. Most owners say yes.
Pick someone else? You still earn your 20–30% on the claim. Either way, you get paid.
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Before You Register.
What does a Public Adjuster do?
A PA is hired by the property owner when they disagree with the insurer’s settlement. You reevaluate the loss, determine a fair number, and negotiate it, often tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in the owner’s favor, and you earn a percentage of the difference.
Can a contractor also be a Public Adjuster?
Yes. In Illinois a contractor can also act as a PA. You write a fair scope of work and recommend your own company for the repairs. If the owner chooses a different contractor, you still earn your commission on the claim, often 20–30%.
Do I need a prep course to pass?
It’s a difficult exam, and many have failed it before finding us. Our 3-day course gives you a distilled study guide, PowerPoint notes, daily quizzes, and in-class practice exams with instant feedback on what to study. We teach to the test.
What does the course cover?
General insurance concepts and terminology, Illinois insurance laws relating to Public Adjusters, construction terminology and estimating, and the specific property insurance coverages you’ll be tested on.
What happens after I pass the exam?
Skip the 6-agency bureaucratic maze. Our White Glove Licensing Service handles Pearson VUE registration, fingerprinting, NIPR submission, surety bond, Illinois filings, PA contract drafting, and DOI compliance, so you walk out licensed and ready to earn.
How do I register?
Click any Register button to send us your details, or call (773) 635-0099. Seats are limited, so register early. If this class is full, you can join the next one.