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Did the 2005 hurricane season make it harder to make money? 3975 12
Started by Bobabooey
I work for a smaller adjusting company. Before 2005 we had about 15 adjusters and I made pretty good money each year off of a few small storms. If there was a hurricane then that was an added bonus and I had a great year. After the hurricanes in 2005, my company hired an additional 30 or so new adjusters-anyone that wanted to work because the claims were there. Now during smaller storms there are 4 times as many adjusters sent and it is hardly worth even ...
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by Gale Hawkins 06/10/2007 11:11 PM |
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Who are we, Really? 2926 2
Started by Tom Toll
Written by Craig R. Smith of World Net Daily
The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true given the source, right The same magazine that employs Michael (Qurans in the toilets at Gitmo) Isikoff. Here I promised myself this week I would be nice and I start off in this way. Oh what a mean man I am.
The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed and ...
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by Gale Hawkins06/10/2007 4:07 AM |
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Windstorm 2739 3
Started by Bobabooey
Anyone have any info on where to get windstorm certification info for different states
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by Bobabooey06/04/2007 11:23 PM |
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4 Replies and 3228 Views
Florida and Background Checks 3228 4
Started by bingo
Does anyone have information about the new florida laws with regard to temporary lisencees
These laws do not effect me, as my TX license reciprocates, but I received an email from a firm stating that background checks and drug screenings were mandatory this year for anyone working claims in Florida, was just wondering if anyone else had received this same info.
Is this becoming the standard
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by bingo06/03/2007 4:29 PM |
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2 Replies and 2696 Views
Criminal background checks ! 2696 2
Started by Willinsky
Should the Independent Adjuster be responsible to pay for a Criminal background check which is $35.00 to be eligible for deployment Agree or Dis Agree
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by Willinsky06/01/2007 8:55 PM |
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4 Replies and 3433 Views
SCUBA diving question 3433 4
Started by trailor03
I have a question for your organization regarding what my instructors had told me down in Texas when I was taking my all lines adjusters class recently. They said that there is a growing need for adjusters that scuba dive. I thought that was interesting because that is on of my hobbies. If I had a chance of making a job out of it, that would be pretty sweet. If you have any insight on this subject it would greatly be valued. Thank you for your ti...
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by Virginia Topley05/23/2007 12:09 PM |
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Please Help!!! 3245 3
Started by wcavanau
I am a newly licensed adjuster and for some reason I am having trouble generating clients. Does anyone have any ideas for generating new clients or any kind of advertising. Does anyone know of any sites that tell you when your local area is hit by storms, hail, rain, wind, etc;, If anyone can give me some ideas on how to promote my business and what I can do to get it off the ground that would be a big help.
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by Medulus05/21/2007 6:14 PM |
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newbie looking info 2936 2
Started by coledurango
I'm taking the NC couse at this time to get my adjuster license. Looking into auto to start due to my background in a service department and body shop. Last year as a service advisor my income was near 40k can I expect to make more after a few years of experience as an adjuster. I do not have a 4 yr degree but have a total of about 10 yrs customer service and work history in the auto industry, is there a chance of me landing a job with an insurance company or will I be best to go independan...
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by Medulus05/21/2007 6:08 PM |
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2 Replies and 3489 Views
Citizens Florida 3489 2
Started by Dr.Cat
Has anyone seen the 2007 Citizens/Forida list of approved adjusting firms
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by Dimechimes05/04/2007 5:34 PM |
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5 Replies and 4807 Views
Granite Counter Top Prices 4807 5
Started by Willinsky
Using Xactimate the price for granite counter tops start arount $82.00 Sq Ft. My question is Home Depot is charging around $58.00 Sq Ft Installed. Why the price difference
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by Willinsky05/03/2007 9:28 AM |
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7 Replies and 4049 Views
Texas License 4049 7
Started by KBurks
I am licensed in Florida and applied fo a Texas License March 30th. I have not received the license yet. I noticed they cashed my check so I assume it has been processed. I can't find any place on their website to check the status. Can anyone tell me where to look
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by Linda04/29/2007 7:14 AM |
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5 Replies and 3588 Views
Corian Counter Tops 3588 5
Started by John_Pendergrass
Have app 20 ft of custom Corian countertop, two sections of base cabinets are water damaged from a leak, contractor wants to replace the countertop as he says that it cannot be removed, I have a hard time with that, has anyone encountered this and is it possible to support and remove the base units, without a new 10K countertop
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by John_Pendergrass04/28/2007 8:52 PM |
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Started by Ray Hall
Report of duty or a class- Dress code- Business Casual
I have been watching the gathering of adjusters for several years. Seems about 25 know the definition, 20 try hard , 20 make some attempt.and 35 did not read the instructions or have defiant leanings.
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by Ray Hall04/28/2007 3:05 PM |
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4 Replies and 2864 Views
what is your time worth? 2864 4
Started by navigator
Where I am located, the amount of claims have dropped considerably. I am considering file examination on the side, on a contract basis. But I am unsure what is a fair fee per file to expect. This isn't for CAT work, just daily claims. I think I could reasonably review 10 small to average size claims per day. I have been in the field for nearly 3 years now and handled a great deal of reopened files, which I think would be beneficial experience. I have always had great comments on the completeness...
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by navigator04/15/2007 9:06 AM |
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File Track 3720 5
Started by margar1
My stormin buddy Glen sent this to me a while back. His organizational skills are top notch and mine are not. I think he was trying to give me a hint and I appreciate his efforts. If anyone else can use this form it has been useful to me. I usually keep this stapled to the inside cover of my file for quick reference..
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by jlombardo04/10/2007 6:27 AM |
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10 Replies and 25663 Views
Treating trusses with smoke damage. 25663 10
Started by Streetraces
Hello,
I have a question that seems to get mixed answers.
In a home that has been damaged by fire, some of the trusses and studs that were not damaged need to be treated to make sure they do not smell like smoke. Some say to use silver nitrate paint then seal, while others say clean and use several coats of sealer.
I am wondering which is the best long term solution. A year from now will one of the solutions start to fail and release a smoke smell Are th...
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by rickhans04/10/2007 12:06 AM |
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Having a hard time 2711 1
Started by Jason B.
Hello to everyone. My name is Jason and I am new to adjusting. I know that this is what I would like to make a career out of but I am having a hard time geting started. I hope that if anyone has any information they would please share it with me.
I Have aquired my Texas all lines license. I have also attended the State Farm IDL. I know that I know have to take the State Farm test. Any information on that would be appreciated. I just do not know where to go from here. Please help me if you know....
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by host04/09/2007 6:48 PM |
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4 Replies and 2988 Views
Fraud in Catastrophe Files 2988 4
Started by sbeau4014
Below is a link to a little information on a suit that will start Monday in federal count in the New Orleans area. Judy Barrasso is the same attorney who defended Allstate in the last trial Allstate had a month or so ago where the fraud/misrepresentation issue was also raised. In that particular case all testimony had been completed and the case was just about to go to the jury with instructions from the judge when the policyholders for some strange reason "withdrew" the...
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by Olivegreen04/08/2007 12:01 PM |
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3 Replies and 4500 Views
Work Product Ownership 4500 3
Started by davidgdye
After all these years, I have an unaswered question:
Of course when working as an employee, ownership of your work product passes to the adjusting company and client immediately.
I have always "heard and been told" that an IA, when working as an independent contractor retains ownership of his/her work product until such time as they are compensated for the work product.
Can anyone provide any statute(s) or cites on case law
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by Ray Hall04/07/2007 8:48 PM |
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Hip roof calculations????? 11835 20
Started by drew32
Ok, I have a question on figuring the squares on a simple hip roof.
In a pre-test for certification with a carrier there was a question involving a simple hip roof with a 10' extention.
They wanted to know what the sf of the roof was and what the sf of the north and west slopes was.
One method is the up and over. You take the length of house x rafter x 2 = total sf. and then take the extention length x the rafter length and add to that = total sf quick and easy.
or 40Lon...
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by okclarryd04/07/2007 8:01 PM |