Becoming an insurance claims adjuster takes some effort. When you work as an independent adjuster you\’re responsible for finding work, managing your cases, learning to use your equipment, and closing out claims correctly and efficiently all on your own, so you can get paid. This may sound like a lot of work, but this profession […]
The winter season was incredibly mild across the United States. States that are usually buried in snow by early November were surprised to get through December without much ice or snow to speak of. Now, as the season is supposedly coming to an end, severe winter storms threaten to overtake most states. Once Americans get
Like tornadoes in the midwest or hurricanes in the gulf coast, wildfires are a major regional threat to the western United States. Fire season in California usually begins in late Spring/early Summer and lasts until the first major rain storms of winter, which typically happens in October for northern California and November or December for
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If you like the thrill of being up-close and personal with the aftermath of catastrophic events around the country, catastrophe adjusting might be the perfect career path for you. Here are some ways you can improve your chances of being successful as a brand new independent catastrophe adjuster. Have Secure Emergency Funds This isn’t a
On the Monday of August 10, 2020, a vicious group of storms ripped through a half-dozen states in the Plains and the Midwest with winds over 100 mph. Hundreds of residents in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois were left with no power the next morning. These terrifying storms were classified as a derecho after The National
Let’s face facts, as an insurance claims adjuster, you’re going to spend quite a bit of time in your vehicle, I know I certainly did before I started 2021 Training in Plano, TX back in 2008. The reality is that you’ll need your vehicle to perform fulfill more than a few roles, especially if you’re
People in San Francisco woke up to a 4.0 earthquake this morning at 6:49am Pacific time. The recorded depth of the quake coming in at 3.1 miles. The most shaking was felt along the East Bay which includes Oakland Berkley. Seven aftershocks followed the initial quake. This quake was along reported to be along the
Lake Texoma Flooding Lake Texoma has been rising over the last month. For the 4th time since the dam was constructed in 1944, water is flowing over the spillway. The lake is recorded 124% full now at 644 feet according to the US Amy Corps of Engineers Tulsa District. It was only on May 28, 2015 that
2021 Training has just released its California Earthquake Adjuster Certification course! The development of this class started 9 months ago as a result of a conversation with Dan Dyce from the California Earthquake Authority. Dan mentioned that he would like to see a quality online certification that adjusters would have access to so they could keep their
We talked last time about being logical. As we talk about the attributes of being a good adjuster, you’ll find areas that come naturally to you and some that don’t. Most of these traits can be learned with some focused attention. It’s my firm belief that anyone can become an excellent adjuster. It’s our job
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