The thing I’ve learned during my time in the insurance adjusting industry is that there is one thing that will always be true. The truth is that things are always changing. The problem with this is that the changes never stop coming, and there is hardly ever a chance to just rest and get comfortable […]
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As the summer months go into the rear-view mirror and the stormy seasons of winter and spring arrive, the need for insurance claims adjusters rises. If you’re a new claims adjuster seeking to get a foothold during this time of the year, then there’s probably a burning question you’d like to have answered: “Which mistakes should I be avoiding?”
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Most of the nation is shivering with record-breaking low temperatures. As a licensed insurance adjuster in Texas, it’s unlikely you’ll work a lot of winter weather catastrophe sites here. But if you earn your Texas All-Lines Adjuster License from 2021 Training, you’ll be licensed to go on deployments to the 16 states that don’t have state-specific licensing programs – and a lot of them get very cold. From nor’easters in New Jersey to blizzards on the plains of the Dakotas, you’ll be qualified to work them all. Consider this a quick guide to what you might encounter in the field and how to make sure you’re prepared.
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Part of being a licensed insurance claims adjuster is being ready to travel at a moment’s notice. You never know where and when disasters will happen, so you should keep a well-stocked travel bag that you can grab and go when catastrophe strikes. Even if some of these items seem like no-brainers, trust me when I say it’s better to gather everything ahead of time while you have a clear head than it is to try and remember everything you need when you’re hurrying off to a deployment.
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It’s a property owner’s nightmare: either due to severe weather or simple time and neglect, their roof needs to be replaced ASAP before it falls down around their head. If this is someone’s first time dealing with insurance claims and roofing contractor bids, the whole process could seem a bit overwhelming. I’ve personally seen many cases where the homeowner wasn’t sure whose price estimate to trust or what to do next when they needed a new roof. Fortunately, I was able to reassure and guide them, and I hope this advice can help others who are in the same boat.
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2021 Training is your source for insurance industry headlines and Texas insurance adjuster training. Adjusters need to stay on top of the latest news and changes within the industry, so we’ve chosen some top headlines from August 2019 to share with you. This month, we have Tropical Storm Dorian, Texas ransomware attacks, and a new
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Insurance claims adjusting is a career that requires you to be organized. If you don’t have a schedule and the discipline to stick to it, things can get chaotic very quickly. It helps to have all of your tools and documents organized and easily accessed when you need them. By staying organized, you will be
As a future licensed insurance adjuster in Texas, it’s good to familiarize yourself with the hazards you’ll be investigating. Texas is known for its volatile storm season. It’s also the most hail-damaged state in the country, so it’s no wonder wind and hail are the most common perils homeowners face. 2021 Training was founded with
Insurance adjusting is a lucrative career that you can break into relatively easily, but it’s not always for the faint of heart. Getting deployed to disaster areas can be perilous and stressful. You might be required to climb up onto roofs that are no longer structurally sound in order to assess the damage. If a
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Some people become insurance claims adjusters because they have heard that licensed adjusters can earn six figures a year with very little schooling. Is that true? Yes, it’s true that experienced adjusters can earn a very good living. Yes, it’s true that claims adjusting doesn’t require a lot of time in the classroom. But that’s
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