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Generally speaking, a few professional adjusters end up as General Adjusters, but no one will "become an general adjuster to begin with." 30 years from now and lots of claims reports later you might become a general adjuster, but judging from your lack of attention to spelling it is unlikely. Best to stay on the porch.

Handle 5k claims first and call us in the morning. If you have to ask how to be a GA you will never be one. Now how do we handle that million dollar loss again?

Posted By Michael Zick on 22 Jan 2009 11:31 AM
Hello, my name is Michael Zick...
I want to become an general adjuster to begin with...  

Michael, If you are asking what an agent needs to do to become an licensed adjuster in FL, you should check with the DFS. I was an agent with the same qualifications as yours before I became an adjuster. I had to take the adjuster training/exam like anyone else but, my agent's license was from another state. Someone told me if you are a licensed agent in FL, you can just apply for the adjuster's license without testing but I don't know if that is true. The DFS has an informative web site and you can call and talk to a warm body if you are patient.

Michael one of the first things you want to do is use spell checker and check for typos and if you see typos or spelling errors or god forbid grammatical clumsiness or logical inconsistencies or any kind of inartfullness in the Insurance English of the "old hands" on this blog -- you need to keep discreetly quiet about it.  And be careful in your use of terms. The term "general adjuster" is almost an honorific, like calling a lawyer, colonel, or a mobster, godfather or your supervisor, bossman. Not something you would want to call yourself although it is considered OK to say of someone else, long in the tooth, "You're a general adjuster aren't you?"  They can then modestly say something like, "I never call myself a general adjuster, but I have been called one, and I learn something about adjusting every day and when I stop learning something about adjusting everyday I will hang my ladder up." And it makes them feel good.

 

I once used the term "service company" when "adjusting company" is now the preferred word of art and the sharp eyed and sharp tongued among them (not all) had a field day with me. But is was OK because I was told it was just "good natured ribbing."

 

Just roll with the punches and respect your elders and you'll be fine around here. Good luck and when they aren't taking pot shots at you (or me) they do have a world of experience that you will find invaluable as I have. The rough handling just goes with the territory as the old salesman said. 

 

 

Drink up Shriners.

 

Guy Snappy

 

Hey, Larry...you got them wheel chains ready for me yet? We're getting more snow & ice up here. Again, it's just for the rear right mainly since us Shriners go counterclockwise, but you might want to throw me in a few extra so we can get them suckers back in the trailer without the spills. And how about going front-wheel drive? We're losing too many hats and tassels.

Posted By Guy Snappy on 24 Jan 2009 04:27 PM

Michael one of the first things you want to do is use spell checker and check for typos and if you see typos or spelling errors or god forbid grammatical clumsiness or logical inconsistencies or any kind of inartfullness in the Insurance English of the "old hands" on this blog -- you need to keep discreetly quiet about it.  And be careful in your use of terms. The term "general adjuster" is almost an honorific, like calling a lawyer, colonel, or a mobster, godfather or your supervisor, bossman. Not something you would want to call yourself although it is considered OK to say of someone else, long in the tooth, "You're a general adjuster aren't you?"  They can then modestly say something like, "I never call myself a general adjuster, but I have been called one, and I learn something about adjusting every day and when I stop learning something about adjusting everyday I will hang my ladder up." And it makes them feel good.

 

I once used the term "service company" when "adjusting company" is now the preferred word of art and the sharp eyed and sharp tongued among them (not all) had a field day with me. But is was OK because I was told it was just "good natured ribbing."

 

Just roll with the punches and respect your elders and you'll be fine around here. Good luck and when they aren't taking pot shots at you (or me) they do have a world of experience that you will find invaluable as I have. The rough handling just goes with the territory as the old salesman said. 

 

 

Drink up Shriners.

 

Guy Snappy

 

 

Snappy, Snappy, Snappy.....(shaking head)

You just don't quit, do you? 

Why do you feel the need to step in here and attempt to bring the other post into this one?  Truly, we don't care about your interpretation of the 'other' post.  There is no need for you to attempt to take an opportunity to resuscitate an old topic that's long dead. 

 

The truth of the matter is this:

If you come here and ask a legitimate question, utilizing language that's proper within THIS industry AND the English language, numerous people are more than willing to answer and offer advice.  But if one posts something that clearly has not been proofread, much less spell checked, nor has the author taken the time to research proper terminology that is industry specific, then the poster of said post may possibly be subject to ridicule. 

Also, attitude is important,in all things, and when one displays an attitude of disrespect or arrogance, said poster may also be subject to harsh replys.

 

Snappy, you never answered my question in the other post, ARE YOU AN ADJUSTER?  What qualifies you to offer advice? 

Or, are you just an annoying person who has found a way to amuse yourself by coming here and attempting to start trouble? 

Come on Meg, Michael might have had a typo in his post

and his question might have been awkwardly posed, but

I am sure he meant no disrespect and he should have

been handled more gently. Is this such an elite group that

innocent questions have to be handled with derision?

Meg, I detect a slight tone of hostility in your "voice." 

Sometimes, my friend,  the best thing to do is

to just lighten up.     Know what I mean? 

You know I respect you guys.  Has any harm been done?

I don't think so. A few ruffled feathers here and there,

including mine, but not much more.  Meg,  I never see you

around when the big boys are going through Talmudic

interpretations of policy theory and application.  Those

are some of the best threads in my humble opinion. And

as Rodney King said:  ".... can't we all just get along?"

 

Drink up Shriners.

 

Guy Snappy

 

P.S.  The funniest comment on this thread was:

"Handle 5k claims first and call us in the morning," by Alan Jackson.

 

 

Posted By Guy Snappy on 26 Jan 2009 

...innocent questions have to be handled with derision?

Meg, I detect a slight tone of hostility in your "voice." 

Sometimes, my friend,  the best thing to do is

to just lighten up.     Know what I mean?   

Bob,
Not much sense in pointing anything out to someone who just wants everyone to get along. (like Rodney King of all people). Now there is a person who went way out of his way to get along with others.

Larry H.
I don't think the Shriners allow B-Holes to become members. Or A-holes either.

Should I enter the fray?

Nah! The Larrys will handle this just fine.

Zem Zem and pass the cheese dip.

Times like this that I really miss Jim Flynt and Dave Hood. They would always have something cool to say about now. Dave, I hope you get to feeling better.