Aspiring cat adjusters hailing from states with no licensing requirements have several good options for licensure so they can get in the game. Being from such a state (Kansas) and working through this myself, here's my recommendation on how to proceed:... read more
I recently participated in an interview with OnlineCollege.Org, a resource for students interested in pursuing their education online. I'm reprising it here as it may be of interest to prospective adjusters weighing a new career in claims. Q. Why did you decide to pursue this career field? A. A couple of things in particular attracted me to independent claims adjusting. First, I liked the idea of a position where every day was different and brought on a new set of challenges. Every claim really is unique - each its own puzzle to be pieced together. Discovering and retelling the loss narrative is a story I wanted to tell. Second, I've always wanted to be paid for my results, not my time. While salaried positions certainly do exist, independent adjusters are frequently compensated based upon production - typically the number of claims closed. The harder you work and more importantly, the smarter you work, the more money you make.... read more
If you’re just beginning to explore a career in insurance claims adjusting, it’s critical to understand the two primary roles in the field:...... read more
We’re often asked by prospective students just how much training is actually needed to succeed as an independent adjuster. It’s a great question...... read more
Aspiring independent adjusters seeking licensure will eventually need to choose the type of adjuster license they’ll pursue. Understanding the difference between the All-Lines...... read more
Independent field adjusters wear many hats while handling claims and going it alone isn’t always desirable. Many adjusters partner up with family, friends,...... read more
I’m often asked what it takes to become a good independent claims adjuster. There is really no short answer because the job requires...... read more
Independent catastrophic claims adjusting or "cat" adjusting is an exciting, lucrative, and largely unknown niche in the insurance industry. When disaster strikes, these storm troopers answer the call to assist insurance policyholders in recovering from their losses. The work is challenging, personally fulfilling and can be surprisingly profitable. Follow these 4 steps to become a licensed, trained, ready-to-deploy cat adjuster:... read more
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