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Jim Flynt (Jim)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 17, 2000 - 7:05 pm: | 
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Message to S.Williams:
The list of equipment you need is already out there. You just needed to know where to find it. That is what makes the CADO site such a wonderful resource for information exchange for catastrophe adjusters.
Send an email to Chuck Deaton and request a copy of his excellent article entitled CAT 101.
Chuck's CAT 101 article has an excellent list of all of the equipment you might possibly need as well as many other informative and timely lists and ideas.
You can reach Chuck at cfdeaton@concentric.net |
Roy Cupps (Admin)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 17, 2000 - 2:01 pm: |
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S. Williams writes:I allways appreciated Jim's straightforwardness and information help. I just recently started in this business and have taken much of Jim's advice on licensing, certifications and training. I am still waiting on my first assignment but anticipate in going in the next few days.
I would appreciate anyone's help in providing an adjuster's checklist on things to take. So far I have not seen this information offered anywhere.
Any information would be helpful.
Thanks |
Roy Cupps (Admin)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 17, 2000 - 1:59 pm: |
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Bruce Land writes:
I just wanted everyone out there to know that I am also a new person on the block and could really use all the help that I can get.
I am a retired H.S. Administrator that is looking for new challenges and I am excited about the prospects. I am however, smart enough to know that its not what you know--but who you know ! I have my Texas certification in Type IV adjusting and am presently enrolled on May 5, 2000, for the NFIP certification. I have no experience, but I can learn. I will do a good job if given the opportunity. I am presently working for an adjustment firm for hands on experience. I need a good person who is not ashamed of working with a newbee to lead me by the hand. |
LB Barnes
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 24, 1999 - 12:02 pm: |
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To John in response to comments of Sept.2,'99. You advise Lonnie to contact several firms; Pilot, GAB,etc, and "our firm". Please email me your firm's name. I was unable to find a live link to contact you personally. Thanks for your time and efforts on behalf of all NewBees! LBB |
Robert J Curren
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 06, 1999 - 11:24 pm: |
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As a Canadian adjuster that has been working cats since 1992 I can provide some advise to those Canadian NEWBEES re the legalities of working in the US.
A temporary work visa is available to Canadian citizens as a disaster relief claims adjuster provided you are licenced, have 3 years experience, can show specilized training in disaster work (FWUA and/or NFIP certification) and can produce a letter from the US employer detailing the type of work, reneumeration and confirming the work is of a temporary nature. The visa can be good for up to a year and a seperate visa is required for each employer. Check out www.grasmick.com for lots of information re visas. Both Texas and Florida will issue licences to non-residents and I would recommend obtaining one of them however I have not had any trouble using my BC licence.
One area that will cause a difficulty is the transition to the US style of claims adjusting for cat work. That is write the estimate, get an agreement with the insured as to the cost of repair and ACV and close the file. No sitting on the file until repairs are completed as we do up here in the frozen north. I would also recommend getting whatever certifications you can or want (Farmers, State Farm, etc)
If anyone has any specific questions fell free to e-mail me and I willl try and respond. |
Tom Joyce
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 06, 1999 - 10:45 pm: |
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First, find a catastrophe. |
Jim Flynt
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 06, 1999 - 12:50 pm: |
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HOW ABOUT A LITTLE HELP FOR OUR CANADIAN FRIENDS?
Several NEWBEE adjusters from up in Canada have inquired as to what is required by the US and various states as well as the US adjusting firms in order for them to work a catastrophe "down here."
I know that there are many experienced Canadian adjusters who are regular readers of this page as well as regular faces we see out here on storms.
Can any of you more experienced Canadian adjusters or perhaps some of the adjusting firm management help out with the answers to this question?
What are the licensing requirements "down here" for our Canadian friends, what about company certifications, taxes, social security numbers, etc.?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
john
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 02, 1999 - 8:47 am: |
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Lonnie,
Most of the publications I have seen are put together by the individual cat vendors for their in-house training classes. You can contact NFIP and request their Adjuster Guidelines Manual. It has some good information but is by no means comprehensive.
All of your major cat adjusting firms conduct training seminars for flood and cat adjusting in general. These seminars usually take place in the spring or early summer. Contact Pilot, Charter, Sweet Claims (SCS), Valco-USA (Mandeville, LA), Colonial, Crawford, GAB and our firm. You will be up to your ears in seminars and info on flood.
Good luck in your education. |
John Johnson
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 02, 1999 - 8:27 am: |
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Lonnie, my recommendation to you is to hook up with several experienced storm troopers and stay in their footprints for a while. Only then will you learn the basics of distinguishing flood damage from wind damage. Make sure that you understand the flood policy and the wind policy.
Attend as many NFIP seminars as possible. Make yourself aware of what the existing weather conditions were immediately prior to the damage. Most of all (i)do not by shy in approaching more experienced adjusters with any questions you may have, and (ii)use your good old common sense. |
Lonnie
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 1999 - 6:59 pm: |
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Could you tell me if there is any publications for adjuster as to Flood and Hurricane damages.
Something that tell what all to look for when investigating these kind of claims. |
