In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma in 2005, untested claims adjusters were sent en masse to assist in handling the overwhelming volume of claims arising from these storms. Insurance carriers and adjusting firms, pushed perhaps beyond their limits to effectively respond, were jokingly said to deploy anyone with a drivers license and a pulse, and the first requirement was negotiable. The result, however, was often less than amusing.

Money!

Almost without exception, people are surprised when they find out how much Independent Insurance Adjusters make. We have a seemingly humble job – we dress business casual, we climb on roofs, we often arrive for the inspection in a pickup truck – but the smile on our faces say it all.
Adjusting is good money – not easy money, but good money.

For aspiring claims adjusters looking to find their niche, one less than obvious but nonetheless intriguing option is handling Workers’ Compensation claims. Workers’ Comp insurance is not subject to the vagaries of the weather like property insurance and is found anywhere a commercial work environment is found, which is to say, everywhere! So what is Workers’ Comp insurance and what do WC adjusters do? And moreover, how would you become one?

Texas and Florida are unique to adjuster licensing in that they offer prospective licensees an alternative to taking the state exam.  In Texas, a certified “pre-licensing” course, and in Florida, a certified “designation” course, satisfy all educational and examination requirements for obtaining a permanent adjuster license.  A prelicensing or designation course can be a very [...]

New and aspiring adjusters seeking to distinguish themselves beyond adjuster licensing and Xactimate training ought seriously to consider becoming State Farm property certified.State Farm insures more cars and homes than any other insurer in the United States…read more.So if you are seeking carrier certification that gives you the best overall chance of deployment, this is [...]

Much is made of the Texas adjuster license and the benefits vis-a-vis its reciprocal privileges nationwide.  Much is made but indeed little of the information commonly found in online materials is truly accurate.  This document (see page 2) taken from the Texas Department of Insurance is at once a source of great information and great [...]

Independent field adjusters wear many hats while handling claims and going it alone isn’t always desirable. Many adjusters partner up with family, friends, or even perfect strangers to share the burden of handling claims. In a scenario of satisfying efficiency, one can imagine a husband and wife team dividing their labor to achieve spectacular results. [...]