Showing posts with label insurance adjuster. Show all posts
Showing posts with label insurance adjuster. Show all posts

Friday, August 30, 2013

List of Major Independent Adjusting Firms Now Hiring!

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!

Monday, August 19, 2013

Guaranteed SECRET way to get the Insurance Adjuster to pay for anything!

There isn't!  Everything is handled on a claim by claim basis.  It is based on an insurance adjuster's discretion and insurance carrier policy.  No two claims are alike.  So whenever you hear a contractor complain "You guys paid for this on another claim".  That's why...  Contracting and insurance adjusting are both very inconsistent industries.  Keep this in mind if you are creating estimates to send to the insurance companies for supplement approval.  The best way to get everything you are asking for is to ALWAYS act professional, kind, courteous and be fair.  The same can be said for the insurance adjuster.

I know many contractors who will ask for a full roof replacement, non-existing drip edge/gutter apron, the homeowner's air conditioner with the dog house roof and overhead & profit (O&P) all marked up to $45,000.00 for a 20 square, 3-tab roof.  These same contractors will act like stubborn 2 year olds when they don't get their way.  If you are going to ask for everything under the sun, then you need to act like a professional/reasonable person.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Insurance Claims Adjuster Jobs



Here is a current listing of insurance claims adjuster jobs (auto, health, liability, subrogation, worker's compensation and property) throughout the United States: