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Last Post 07/31/2008 12:13 PM by  Medulus
Newbie Questions Experienced Guys Please Help
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Olegred
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07/31/2008 11:47 AM

    OK. Here I am. Just got my Georgia license (god, what a drag that was!) and ready to make millions   I've been in construcion for a few years (roofing estimator)  and dealt a lot with claim based construction work.  So, I just wanted to hear some advise from you guys, hardened in battles veterans....

     

     

    So, here we go.

     

    1. How do I get in? What should my strategy be? Should I try to get hired by a large insurance company to gain some experience? State Farm? Allstate? Or should I just get on the rosters of as many independents as possible and wait for a lucky day?

     

    2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a staff adjuster vs independent?

     

    3. Is there enough work right now? I hear a lot of older guys are leaving the field. Does that mean, it would be easier for me to find work?

     

    4. How much you all guys make? Honestly, is it worth doing what you are doing?  How much a typical staff adjuster makes? Independent? In storm situation? In  a slow year?  In an average year?

     

    5. What is better residential or commercial claims? How can I get to work commercial claims?

     

    6. Flood and earthquake certifications?  Do I need them? Are they beneficial to me at this stage?

     

    7. How many licenses should I get? In which states?

     

    Well, that is all I can think of right now.  I really do appreciate your help.

     

     

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    07/31/2008 12:13 PM

    Alex,

    I cut and pasted your post over in the Community Forums.  If you are new to CADO, that may seem a little anal.  I won't go into the reasons, but it's the proper place to ask your questions.

    Those of you out there with some experience, hope you can go over to the Community Forums Training Section and give this guy some good answers.

    Locking down the thread here. 

    Steve Ebner CPCU AIC AMIM

    "With great power comes great responsibility." (Stanley Martin Lieber, Amazing Fantasy # 15 August 1962)
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