ROAD TO THE STORM
A Beginners Guide to a Claims Adjuster Career
In this AdjusterTV exclusive series, you'll go from scratching your head about how to get started as an independent property adjuster to being armed with a proven roadmap for becoming a busy, working IA without the wheel-spinning and expensive detours and deadends.
If there's a shortcut, this is it.
WHAT You’ll learn
Here’s how this training plays out…
Introduction
You'll learn exactly what an independent adjuster is - and what it isn't - as well as the different types of adjusters and career opportunities for independent claims professionals.
And you should start thinking of yourself as a claims pro and not just an "adjuster."
This is a wide and deep field with many, many opportunities that can provide you with the chance to help people in their time of crisis and need - and let you build an uncommonly rewarding career.
Next, we’ll dive into 7 lessons covering the top things you need to have nailed before you can start earning as an independent adjuster.
HOW TO GET CLAIMS EXPERIENCE immediately
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Lesson one
You'll learn how to get claims experience immediately, how to start making money right now, PLUS when to quit your current day job.
Also, we'll talk about how much getting started as an IA might cost you in real dollars and cents.
Getting licensed as an independent adjuster
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Lesson two
Learn all about adjuster licensing including:
✔ What is an independent adjuster license and why you need multiple if you want to stay busy
✔ Which state licenses should you get first as a new I.A?
✔ How and where to get your claims adjuster licensing (and pre-licensing)
Also…what the heck is reciprocity? What if you have a booboo on your criminal record (more common than you might think)? And what’s the deal with California - why is it a special case in the licensing world?
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Lesson three
the SOFTWARE
Learn about estimating Software, including:
✔ Which estimating softwares will firms expect you to know how to use as a new adjuster
✔ Xactimate VS. Symbility... what's the difference? Which one is better? Do you need to learn both?
Most importantly, learn how to build your skill in these estimating software platforms so that when you do finally get claims in your hands, you are not fumbling around trying to remember how to do stuff in the software.
LEARNING THE OVERALL CLAIMS PROCESS
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Lesson four
Construction SCOPING DAMAGE I.D. POLICY ESTIMATING
In this lesson, you'll get a high level overview of what construction, scoping, damage identification, property insurance policies, and estimating are, how they go together as part of the overall claims process and my recommended resources for new adjusters needing to learn more about their practical application in the field.
Certifications & Trainings
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Lesson five
Learn about critical hands-on training and certifications that the companies who are going to give you work value the most.
And not only that, but how those certifications will help you be a better, faster adjuster in the field. Which ultimately will help your career in the long-run.
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Lesson six
THE Gear
what to pack for your first storm
Most of the adjusters I know are big gear heads. We like the gadgets and the lasers and holsters and all that stuff.
In this lesson, you’ll learn the essential gear for handling field property claims - you might be surprised by what's NOT on this list.
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Lesson seven
THE action plan
How would it feel to finally make REAL progress towards this new career you’ve been procrasti-researching for months now?
In lesson 7, you’ll put it all together into a manageable action plan that you can easily start executing the minute you’re done watching this series.
Stop trying to drink from the firehose of information and take action.
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And you’ll also receive a copy of the road to the storm companion guide & checklist
Yes, completely free.
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