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Free info for new adjusters 3289 1
Started by Ray Hall
&160;National Flood Insurance Program has a lot of free forms and even a course on flood adjusting. You will not be able to be a flood adjuster for about 4 years , but you can learn a lot by down loading the forms. They still have the building and contents forms that can be printed out and this will show you whats needed more or less to get pass the pilot requirement. Pilot will set the standard in cat. adjusting as long as they screen out people who will waste thier time.
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by CatAdjusterX 08/11/2011 6:11 PM |
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8 Replies and 10178 Views
Worley State Farm Class vs. License Class 10178 8
Started by Fharvey
Been invited to a Worley State Farm Class in a couple weeks.&160; I also need to take a class for a TX license.&160; Which would be more beneficial&160; I have a few years experience writing claims without the license for catastrophe and also as an independent.&160; Looking to get my foot more in the door for the future in this industry.&160;
The Worley class is $250 and that's about the same as the license class.&160; If you were buying one today, which would you get
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by CatAdjusterX08/04/2011 12:58 AM |
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2 Replies and 3821 Views
Earthquake certification 3821 2
Started by Ray Hall
&160;Now this one really make you some quick $
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by Ray Hall08/01/2011 3:16 PM |
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11 Replies and 6262 Views
Do you need help?? 6262 11
Started by PEObroker
I have been licensed since 2008 and have minimal experience at the end of IKE.&160; Xactimate trained, SF & Tower Hill certified, licensed in multiple states.&160; I am willing to work as an assistant to learn the ropes. I live in Texas but will travel anywhere needed. My partner has a travel trailer & also Xactimate trained & roofer by trade. Call me if interested. Thanks.&160; 903-277-1084 cell
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by CatAdjusterX07/22/2011 1:14 AM |
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4 Replies and 3918 Views
Any one in the New Orleans area willing to help? 3918 4
Started by mrivers1
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&160;&160;&160;&160;&160; First off thank you for your time. I&160;know this is a very common and annoying request, but if I&160;don't try I&160;will never get anywhere. I&160;am a 25yr old, hard working, college educated, honest and caring person looking for direction. In 2005 I&160;drove from Buffalo NY to New Orleans LA to help with Katrina efforts. After staying almost 4 months I&160;befriended an insurance adj...
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by KentJenkins07/21/2011 2:14 PM |
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8 Replies and 7770 Views
Apprenticeship programs for Experienced Estimators 7770 8
Started by jonathan33
&160;Are there any companies that offer some type of apprenticeship programs for people who have experience with insurance estimating already
After leaving the military&160;I&160;started doing construction estimating in South Florida for about&160;5 years (worked wilma) and&160;now live in Atlanta &160;and &160;just got my GA. Adj. Lic.&160; My experience thus far has been measuring roofs, scoping and estimating intiror damg&160;,meeting with adjusters,&160;and&160;useing xactimate ...
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by CatAdjusterX07/13/2011 9:26 PM |
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1 Replies and 3792 Views
No Experience 3792 1
Started by boydinspections
I'm looking at adjusting as a full time career change for myself.&160; I hold a Professional Home Inspectors license in Texas and thought maybe that experience may help some.&160; I see where some are mailing our over 200 resumes to different adjusting firms...do any of them take rookies&160; I've taken the all lines class for tx and xmate28 training is there anything else i need.&160; Any insight you could give would be greatly appreciated.&160; Thanks, Bryan
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by Ray Hall07/09/2011 4:16 PM |
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0 Replies and 3312 Views
Mentor 3312 0
Started by prodrig
I am looking for someone to mentor me in the field of claims adjusting. I would like to ride along and learn the tools of the trade from someone experienced. I have been on the local fire department for 22 years, I am still employed with lots of off time. If you are in the surrounding area contact me thanks Phillip.
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07/03/2011 12:28 PM |
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3 Replies and 4068 Views
Looking to get into Auto Adjusting!!! 4068 3
Started by Braden$2
Was thinking about taking the 2 week Auto Estimatics course at Vale and getting into this field!
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Does anyone know what is the widest used auto estimatin software
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I am coming from property and can say that I have found Xactimate to be the majority but have no clue about auto!
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by ginasterner07/02/2011 7:11 PM |
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4 Replies and 5170 Views
Looking to get started. Question about ALL LINES TX EXAM 5170 4
Started by lawrence260
&160;Just to give a quick background of me.&160;
35 and been in construction off and on since 16. Obtained FL Residential Contractor License.( lapsed)
I have inspected roofs and met adjusters on about 200 roofs for companies for hail damage.&160;
I have used XM very little doing estimate from time to time.&160;
NOW, I am NC. Should I take the TX ALL LINES EXAM Whats the difference in the LP&C
I am interested in doing claims, but would prefer to do hail damage claims for roofs.
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by CatAdjusterX06/19/2011 5:15 PM |
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2 Replies and 3446 Views
Any former Marines out there? 3446 2
Started by jwshann
My name is James Shannon and I am considering getting into this field. I like&160;hard work, I like helping&160;people, and I like&160;new and challenging tasks.&160;I&160;ve been around&160;residential, commercial, and industrial construction. From 2006 to 2010 I was flipping houses and had a small construction&160;company, I ve never used&160;any software, I did my&160;bids the old fashioned way with pencil, paper, and a tape. I have&160;a BA degree I can learn&160;anything. I was a...
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by jwshann06/12/2011 5:58 PM |
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5 Replies and 5298 Views
Just trying to get started... 5298 5
Started by Jaylee2011
Hello, I'm VERY new to this site so I first off would like to introduce myself. My name is Chris Barry, the past two years I've been managing a contracting office and selling roofs after that company failed (no fault of mine! lol). Anyways, I've traveled to Houston, Austin, Denver, Omaha, Phoenix, and most recently Madison to sell roofs. I'm sick of it! So I took my Texas All Lines Adjuster Exam and passed. I'm waiting for all the paperwork to be processed to get my license in hand. What, if any...
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by CatAdjusterX06/06/2011 7:22 PM |
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0 Replies and 3537 Views
About to head out for the first time! 3537 0
Started by cleverj1
I&160;just got hired by a fairly large IA&160;Firm (not sure if Im allowed to say the company name). I head out for my mentorship in a few weeks to start working on flood claims before any hurricanes hit.&160; I&160;do have a few questions that I need answered if anyone could help that would be great! My wife and and I are very excited but a little nervous as I have never worked in this field before....thankfully after my mentorship she will be traveling with me! Okay on to my 's
1) How mu...
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06/01/2011 9:46 PM |
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2 Replies and 3428 Views
Training Bargains 3428 2
Started by lionspride
&160;Hello all!
I am getting started with the help of a friend in the adjusting business and I am looking for the best training bargains I can find in xactimate. What are the best bargains you have found
Thank you all!
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by lionspride05/30/2011 2:08 PM |
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2 Replies and 3876 Views
wanting to start but have lots of questions. NEED HELP AND ANSWERS 3876 2
Started by jjnoah
I'm currently living in Dallas and they have lot of classes coming up that i can take. I can take 3 classes in one week. Texas all-lines adjuster license, practical adjusting 101, and Xactimate 27: advanced Estimatics with Sketch. I'm also planning on taking a rope and harness class. Question 1: what other class do you recommend that i take I have not done any insurance work or anything to do with construction. Question 2: Am I responsible for all my own traveling expenses. I would really like ...
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by CatAdjusterX05/29/2011 1:41 AM |
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21 Replies and 11262 Views
Help with experience, assistant or ride along (not an unprepared newbie) 11262 21
Started by aleshamorin
I just finished a school (four month course) and now am faced with the daunting task of finding a job. I've read a lot of other posts by newbie adjusters and see a common trend... the want for quick money and lack of experience.
I realize that school doesn't even begin to prepare me for the real world and breaking into this industry can be very hard and limited. I have already began applying with major insurance carriers and am skipping the CAT adjuster dream right out of the gate until I&160;...
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by Jud G.05/26/2011 8:51 PM |
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23 Replies and 11263 Views
Need advice about adjustment 11263 23
Started by bluefire
&160;Dear All Friends ,
I am a trainee &160;loss adjuster in fire and burglary branch. &160;I am hoping to open my office on end of this year. We do claim scene investigate &160;with &160;eyes , interview with people and checking &160;documents. We use laboratory very little . &160;So &160;I need detailed information about fire &160;: How to talk with a fire scene &160;How to understand &160;fire starting point - fire dynamics - / how to talk with &160;flame colors/tall , &160;as...
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by bluefire05/21/2011 3:29 PM |
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4 Replies and 4959 Views
getting a start 4959 4
Started by vance
I have a TX adjusters license but no experience or training.&160; How do i get started&160; I am 62 years old with almost 30 years of insurance experience as a agent primarily in truckers insurance.
vance dunham
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by okclarryd05/03/2011 6:29 PM |
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0 Replies and 3125 Views
NFPA 3125 0
Started by bluefire
&160;I know here many adjusters are for storm. But I thought this question is general so I am asking : &160; How to use NFPA codes during writing report in adjustment &160; Does NFPA codes help to Adjuster
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05/02/2011 7:15 AM |
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10 Replies and 11111 Views
How do I get started? 11111 10
Started by Elden
I have a Tx all lines license and passed my Ga exam. How do I get in with a company to get started
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by Ray Hall05/01/2011 11:21 AM |