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Steve,
Agreed. We must know what we are adjusting and how it applies to coverage. I was indicating that there may be value in a roofer that wishes to become an adjuster. The first post in the thread had a few negative remarks towards the roofers in Stephanie's training courses, and as a previous roofer I thought I would stick my neck out and defend the few contractors that I know including myself.

Now, to evaluate the issue that comes up with regards to a roofer, or more generally, a contractor becoming an adjuster. I believe there is the potential for a very big conflict of interest. I will not be more specific than that. However, my point is that there are both pros and cons to the background of every adjuster. A lack of experience makes it difficult to get in but at the same time someone with a great deal of experience in a related trade presents a whole different set of issues. Now, anyone with a great level of experience as an adjuster care to share with us approximately how many roofers have approached them in the past? How about just during 2005? Maybe this is best suited for another thread. And Steve, you bring a very valid point to the table. It is appreciated. There are more than a couple of individuals that will be working this storm from many different backgrounds that will have a low level of exposure to policy interpretation.