Course Content
ACA – Accredited Claims Adjuster
OBJECTIVE: This course will meet or exceed the curriculum standards for the designation course by completion of 40 hours of study and a grade of 70% or higher on the final exam.:
69B-211.320 Curriculum Standards for Special Designation.
Pursuant to Section 626.221
(1), F.S., the Department of Financial Services establishes the following curriculum standards:
(2) For designation as an Accredited Claims Adjuster (ACA) … the requirement is at least 40 course hours:
(a) At least 26 hours in:
1. Property and Liability Insurance Concepts, Insurance Contracts and Law, and Adjusting Practices;
2. Casualty/Liability Insurance:
a. Automobile Liability;
b. Automobile No-Fault;
c. Uninsured Motorists;
d. Automobile Miscellaneous;
e. General Liability;
f. Crime and Surety;
g. Workers’ Compensation;
h. Umbrella/Excess Liability;
i. Commercial Property Insurance;
3. Fire and Allied Lines, Including Marine Insurance:
a. Dwelling Policies;
b. Homeowners Insurance;
c. Commercial Property Policy;
d. Business Owners Policy;
e. Boiler and Machinery;
f. Inland Marine Insurance;
g. Ocean Marine Insurance;
h. Flood Insurance;
i. Aviation Insurance;
4. Motor Vehicle Physical Damage and Mechanical Breakdown Insurance:
a. Personal Auto Insurance;
b. Business Auto Insurance;
c. Mechanical Breakdown;
5. Health Insurance;
6. Residual Markets;
7. Florida Statutes.
(b) At least 8 hours in:
1. Ethics;
2. Negotiation Skills;
3. Communication Skills.
Specific Authority 626.221 FS. Law Implemented 626.221 FS. History–New 11-6-01, Amended 8-7-03, Formerly 4-211.320, Amended 1-17-05, 11-7-06, 7-3-07.