CLM Announces That Texas Has Approved Universal Claims Certification (UCC) Streamlining Adjuster Licensing
On June 4, 2019, Texas became the sixth state to approve the Universal Claims Certification (UCC), which was created to streamline the claims adjuster licensing process nationally. As most adjusters handle claims in a number of states, complying with the differing licensure and continuing education requirements in each state is time consuming and burdensome. The UCC streamlines that process.
PLANTATION, Fla., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On June 4, 2019, Texas became the sixth state to approve the Universal Claims Certification (UCC), which was created to streamline the claims adjuster licensing process nationally. As most adjusters handle claims in a number of states, complying with the differing licensure and continuing education requirements in each state is time consuming and burdensome. While maintaining the most stringent state standards, the UCC allows adjusters to quickly acquire a license and respond to claims in other states, especially in the event of a catastrophic event.
"We're excited to add Texas to the list of states that accept the UCC. Texas has always held a very high standard in adjuster licensing, so getting approval for the UCC in Texas confirms the value of the UCC," says Anne Blume, CEO of the CLM. "We're currently wrapping up the pilot testing of the UCC system, and plan to make it available to the industry this fall."
The UCC is not a license. The UCC provides a universal certification that maintains consistent requirements, governance, and continuing education standards. Both currently licensed and those without an adjuster license can acquire a UCC. Unlicensed professionals must first complete a 40-hour pre-licensing course and pass the UCC examination. Adjusters with a current home state license are exempt from the course and exam, and simply apply for the UCC online. The UCC is valid for two years and can be renewed upon completion of 24 hours of continuing education, including five hours of ethics.
The UCC is accepted in the following states (with more states to come):
- Alabama
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Mississippi
- Texas
More information about the UCC is available at http://www.theclm.org/ucc.
About the CLM
The CLM is one the largest professional associations in the insurance industry with a membership of more than 45,000 professionals working in claims resolution and litigation management. Founded in 2007, CLM members benefit from networking events, continuing education programs, publications, and a wide variety of other industry resources. The CLM has also spearheaded the creation of the Universal Claims Certification (UCC), a streamlined process to facilitate the licensing of claims adjusters in multiple states. Theclm.org.
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