As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 threat, insurance adjusters around the country have shifted to working remotely from home and forgo all on-site visits until the threat has been eliminated. This sudden shift has been challenging, to say the least. After all, as someone who spends most of their working days on the […]
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Each profession has their own set of tools. They use these tools so they can perform their jobs – and perform them well. Insurance claim adjusters are no different. They work with a software called Xactimate to make the adjusting process easier. That is why anyone who wants to work as an insurance claim adjuster,
Storm season is upon us once again. The storms themselves bring with them their own set of challenges – strong winds, torrential rain, and a few hailstorms here and there, to name a few. This year promises to be even more of a challenge due to the lingering threat of COVID-19. This, along with homes
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Insurance adjustment is all about the license. Those who wish to work in the claims adjustment industry should know that they need an adjuster license to legally practice in their home state. But what happens when you cross state lines? While state laws may differ, the general rule is that you will need to acquire
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No matter how you personally feel about the protests and riots happening across the world right now, insurance adjusters need to be prepared for the claims they’re going to see as a result of this civil unrest. Here are a few of the new claims you’ll encounter during this wave of protests and riots. Most
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Nearly every industry is trying to adapt to the changes brought on by COVID-19 and its subsequent lockdowns across the country. The CDC recommends everyone stay home, reduce their contact with the outside world, gather in groups of 10 people or less, and stay at least 6 feet away from others. This has posed challenges
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While it is an often-overlooked factor for most people, a good sense of timing is an important component for the early success of any aspiring independent claims adjuster. Many people who consider independent claims adjusting as a career tend to adopt a wait and see mentality even as the hurricane season approaches. At 2021 Training in Plano, TX, my team and I are proud to be a continuing source of knowledge, guidance, and support for individuals seeking success in the claims industry.
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While it is an often-overlooked factor for most people, a good sense of timing is an important component for the early success of any aspiring independent claims adjuster. Many people who consider independent claims adjusting as a career tend to adopt a wait and see mentality even as the hurricane season approaches. At 2021 Training in Plano, TX, my team and I are proud to be a continuing source of knowledge, guidance, and support for individuals seeking success in the claims industry.
As many experts would tell you, setting aside time for personal activities regardless of your busy schedule is an important part of staying healthy and avoiding the burnout of an active lifestyle. For myself, I try to almost always start the day with a quiet time of reflection. Sometimes I find it difficult to do that because I want to start working and get things done, but I know how important it can be to slow down before picking up the pace. At 2021 Training in Plano, TX, my team and I have spent years working with people to get them ready for a bright future as an independent claims adjuster, and I know how important it can be to maintain a focus on what matters most.
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One of the most common questions that students ask while preparing for their career as an independent claims adjuster is what will it take to achieve the most success and profit. The formula for a successful career as a claims adjuster is very simple: more closed claims means more money earned. It all depends on your ability to work quickly, efficiently and accurately to resolve the maximum number of claims. The time you spend finding the answer to a question or returning to Xactimate and fixing missing entries or adding forgotten images is time spent not closing a claim and not making money. This is where your personal tools come in. At 2021 Training in Plano, TX my team and I have spent years helping a growing number of individuals prepare themselves for success as independent claims adjusters, and we recognize just how important it can be to pay close attention to your tools.
