What do I do now?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions as adjusters earn their license and it is a valid question.

An independent adjuster (IA) can earn a substantial income investigating catastrophe (hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, etc.) claims. The more claims they work, the higher their income, but unless you know someone who can recommend you to a particular company, you may have your license and do very little, if any, claims adjusting.

When a firm deploys you to a storm site, if they have never worked with you before, they may not give you many claims as they do not know what you can or cannot do.

Several factors affect how many claims an adjuster may receive, including,:

• how soon they are deployed to a storm site (using over a dozen tiers, adjusters are ranked and IA firms deploy adjusters based on their ranking)
• how effective they:
  • manage their time
  • inspect properties
  • prepare estimates

This guidebook will focus on effectively preparing an IA to be more successful. You will learn how to

• increase opportunities to receive claim assignments
• select necessary equipment to investigate claims
• determine where you will stay when deployed to a storm site
• contact claimants timely
• effectively schedule inspections
• inspect properties
• prepare your estimates to pass file examiner review
• maintain finances
• obtain additional state licenses
• ensure continuing education compliance
• expand appropriate knowledge

* Please note this is a print-on-demand product (to ensure you receive the latest version) and will be shipped via media mail. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

**Please note this book is NOT required for the class.