So you wanna' become an adjuster but you don't know who to work for or where to start. There are many independent adjusting firms/vendors out there who are always hiring! Some are big, others are small. Hurricane season has had a late start this year, so many independent firms are still looking for bodies to fill the adjuster role. Hurricanes bring everyone with varying backgrounds out of the woodwork to adjust claims. This can be a great opportunity for a new adjuster to get a foot in the door! There aren't many requirements to become an insurance adjuster. You just need to have a lot of common sense, a good work ethic and be willing to travel!
The first thing you'll need to do is become listed on an adjusting firm's roster. To do this, you will most likely need to pass a brief exam (much like an online employment process for many retail stores). You will also need to become certified and licensed to adjust. Your
independent firm will usually offer certification classes for you. You may also need to pass a drug test (the independent adjusting firm will usually pay for this). You also need to decide which firm you want to work for. Depending on where you want to work can play a big role in this. If you want to adjust part-time or locally only. Then you may want to consider working for a smaller adjusting firm. Smaller adjusting firms may be more flexible for you if you don't want to travel out of state to work. Keep in mind, if you decide to work for a smaller firm, it doesn't guarantee you a "work from home" position. You should always look at adjusting as a traveling profession; regardless of who you work for. To find a local independent adjusting firm, utilize a search engine! There are lots out there! For a large list of independent firms/vendors you can visit the
IA Employers Now Hiring page!
If you decide to work for one of the bigger adjusting firms, (these are the firms that adjust for the bigger insurance carriers and typically produce higher deployment opportunities) then here is a list of "the big four".
Worley Catastrophe Response
Eberl Claims Service
Pilot Catastrophe Services, INC.
E.A. Renfroe Catastrophe Claims Services
The most important thing for you to do is act! If you are serious about entering this industry then you need to commit yourself to getting on a roster and receiving the necessary certifications/licenses so you can become eligible for deployment ASAP! Educate yourself before you make your decision! The biggest rookie mistake you can make is jumping in head first while biting off more than you can chew! I see it happen all of the time to new adjusters! There is a lot of opportunity and money to be made with this job! But you need to understand everything that goes into this lifestyle before you commit yourself and quit your day job... This is life changing income that can potentially change you and your family's life! I have been very blessed and I want to pay it forward! So please utilize this website to help you gain an understanding of what it takes to be a successful insurance claims professional!
