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Last Post 01/08/2014 12:50 PM by  alaskawarden
New Texas adjuster, Old estimator with Questions??
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Ody Koeppen
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01/06/2014 3:31 PM

    Hi all ,, I just finished my texas all lines training and exam ,now I am waiting to receive my license.

    I've been writing auto estimates for many years . I also have worked for roofing/construction contractors

    estimating and selling roofing, siding and gutters and windows.. During several mid-west hail storms

    and hurricanes Katrina and Ike in Texas and Louisiana..I currently use ADP/Audatex estimating software

    I am changing careers because my body shop is family owned and the boss is retiring and selling out..

    Should I expect a reasonable amount of interest in my experience level when applying for adjuster positions?

    I am wanting to be a cat adjuster I can travel I have most of the basic gear already .

     I hope my experience will help me along .. What kind of response should I expect ? If any at all..

    I have already put my name on the roster with Worley, Renfroe and Crawford and Co

    I will gladly do daily claims around Houston if anything comes my way..

     
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    01/08/2014 12:50 PM

    I think your experience will be a big help for you.  I had no experience before getting my license at the end of 2012.  I guess I got "lucky" and Storm Sandy come a few weeks after receiving my license (took almost 7 weeks to get my license for some reason).  I have been plenty busy this year.  I have had to turn down a few offers.  I would also sign up with Eberl and Pilot (and you already signed up with the other 3 I would recommend).  Pilot offers a lot of training classes and certifications that will be helpful.  I would recommend getting certifications with State Farm and Allstate.  Pilot does Allstate and all 4 (Eberl, Pilot, Renfroe, Worley) all do State Farm.  State Farm kept me busy all year and they provide everything (computer, printer, internet card, office supplies, etc) and have good training if you are called out on a CAT.

    I would also get TWIA certified.  There is always a lot of claims along the Texas coast.  Eberl works with TWIA, not sure about the other 3.  Also National Claim Adjusters works with TWIA.  Usually not a lot of big CAT claims, but they will keep you plenty busy.

    If  you have a college degree and want to be a staff adjuster, you can apply at all the big insurance companies.  They offer great training.
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