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Posted By Airborne82 on 03 Sep 2012 09:58 AM

Does anyone know what firms have been authorized to offer an additional Flood Cert Workshop in 2012 preferably somewhere close to the Isaac storm site?

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Certification

Training

Workshop

I don't think that there will be another one. I think there are more than enough of us already NFIP certified to handle. There were two additional cert classes last month I believe

Posted By Airborne82 on 03 Sep 2012 09:58 AM

Does anyone know what firms have been authorized to offer an additional Flood Cert Workshop in 2012 preferably somewhere close to the Isaac storm site?

NFIP

Certification

Training

Workshop

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Hey there,

I just  saw your username. Are you a former 11B, retired/veteran?

If you are former military, are you an already established working adjuster or looking for a way in? Any fellow 11B is ok in my book and I may be of some help if needed email me at catadjusterx@gmail.com 

Can a new adjuster attend a NFIP workshop? Will it count for anything? even without the basic 4 yr experience requirement for a NFIP cert?

I registered for the next one -- before remembering the 4 yr requirement. Thanks for your input.

Posted By RonPinTx on 12 Sep 2012 10:25 PM

Can a new adjuster attend a NFIP workshop? Will it count for anything? even without the basic 4 yr experience requirement for a NFIP cert?

I registered for the next one -- before remembering the 4 yr requirement. Thanks for your input.

Yes, rookie adjusters are allowed to attent these workshops. Will it count for anything? It could, but an awful lot of things would have to transpire before it would be a benefot to the rookie adjuster. Basically a 100 year flood occurs, the supply of all licensed NFIP certified adjusters are exhausted, then the next phase of deploying adjusters is to allow those NFIP certified adjusters who have let their certification lapse get an automatic renewal. Once they are depleted, they would consider a parallel occupation and license individuals without claims experience but similar backgrounds. After that happens, folks who have registered and participated in the workshops (IE YOU) may get the nod and be granted an emergency NFIP certification. Once the emergency has been handled you are allowed to stay an NFIP certified adjuster.

 I think the last time that happened had something to do with some dude named Noah and a real big boat.

Ask Chuck Deaton, I think he was the adjuster for Noah and his Arc's flood claim 

It is my opinion that what you will learn from an NFIP workshop is nowhere near enough to get someone up to speed on flood claims. What will get you up to speed on flood claims is ...wind claims and a lot of em' approx. 4 years worth.

I am not saying the workshops are worthless (far from it) but to become a solid flood adjuster entails experience handling all claims and strict adherence to the flood NFIP manual. With NFIP flood claims everything you need to know how to adjust flood claims (IE guidelines) is very black and white and is in the manual. Any amendments or clauses (if you will) come in the form of bulletins that are sent to all qualified NFIP certified adjusters and they are attached as addendums to the manual.

Yes there is an abundance of paperwork and the burdon is probably two fold from traditional claim handling. However once you have established a system, the burden becomes just a part of the process. I personally find flood claims very cut and dried, not many variables   

The answer is yes, register and go to a flood workshop. Then fill out the application and apply for an FCN. You should have to meet the published requirements, but who knows your application might be accepted and an FCN issued.

Attend a workshop and apply for 4 years, the only thing that really matters is persistence.

HMmm I have forgotten. Was Altantis before or after Noahs flood. Age will do this to you.