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Cat Adjusting
 There are many ways to approach the demise of the catastrophe adjuster.    1) The fatal auto accident.    2) The falling off the roof.   3) The stroke   4) The heart attack Many of the above are related to the difficult and lengthily work hours we endure to provide our services to those that require them, as well as to...
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Citizens Property Insurance

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"Citizens Property Insurance Corporation was created by the Florida Legislature in August 2002 as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, government entity. Its mission is to provide insurance protection to Florida policyholders who are entitled to but are unable to find property insurance coverage in the private market. Independent Adjusters The Independent adjusting firms listed below...
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Past Articles

Note: Since CADO first went online in 1995 we have had many members contribute to the site with their articles and forum posts.  But over the years many of these post were lost however, we have recently been able to recover some of the articles and forum post and will be re-posting them as time allows.   They will be posted on this page (Commuunity Blog) with a note indicating that it was a prior post. RC

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LONG NIGHTS - LONGER DAYS
Much has been stated about the trials and tribulations of life on the road while working a storm. We all know about the non- stop 18 hour days and the pressure with performing and delivering to maintain a significant income. While I do not know personally what my physical appearance is when I a

Posted By: margar1
Posted In: Community Chat
Replies: 16
How many Independent Adjusters out of work Today
Just curious, How many IA's are there out of work today who don't have other income to survive .  How many total adjusters are there in the USA . Including Staff adjusters.?    How many newbies still want to get into this stagnant business.

Posted By: Goldust
Posted In: General
Replies: 35
Stress and Mental Health of Adjusters
Does anyone know of mental health services needed by or provided to claims adjusters suffering from stress related symptoms after a severe cat? I am completing my grad degree, and this is the topic for my reserach paper. I am also an adjuster who has been there and done that.

Posted By:
Posted In: General
Replies: 24
Another Blow to Professional Adjusting
Xactware and ServiceMaster have teamed up to offer insurance carriers a contents estimating service.  Now the carriers are using restoration contractors to handle contents claims.  Pretty soon there will be nothing for property adjusters to do except review and pay contractor invoices.

Posted By: johnpostava
Posted In: General
Replies: 30
Know your policy
Janice and I worked a commercial loss last week and submitted it for payment 4 days after assignment, through a vendor with a major carrier. This was a lightning damage claim to a 5 ton outside A/C unit and a neon lettered sign affixed to the front gable end of a large restaurant. It was an ACV poli

Posted By:
Posted In: General
Replies: 37
Business Casual
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.

Posted By: Ray Hall
Posted In: General
Replies: 23
2007 Version of Know before you Go.
My opine is not as good as the experts; but I think a monster hurricane will hit Texas or Florida with in the next 50 days. All new and old adjusters try not to be cheated by the known and not surfaced vendors and subs of venders and the subs of the subs. Ask more questions. Keep a copy of ever fil

Posted By: Ray Hall
Posted In: General
Replies: 32
Your Reading Files
Your closed files are the best example of your work. When you are looking at all the vendors who are not seeking your commitment during this very slow period ask permission to email 5-10 of your best work. The narrative reports will get their attention.

Posted By: Ray Hall
Posted In: The Claim File
Replies: 17
Isaac
Does it appear to be a lot of work from this storm? Before the storm my email and phone were busy. It seems to have gotten pretty quiet.

Posted By: LucyZ
Posted In: General
Replies: 13
"Muffled Cries" story of adjuster killed in Tampa in Nov 04 reruns 9/22/07 at 6:30pm ET
Florida Farm Bureau adjuster, Katie Froeschle, age 25 ,was murdered in Tampa,FL on November 12, 2004 while inspecting a loss by the tenant who is now serving life in prison. Forensic Files investigated this and is re running the story "Muffled Cries" on 9/22/07 at 6:30pm ET. She was beaten

Posted By: Dimechimes
Posted In: General
Replies: 31
Fee Schedules
I think someone should have done this a long time ago.  Let's start a list of fee schedules from different carriers and their preferred IA firms.  Everyone should know what companies pay IA's instead of having to learn the hard way.  Anyone have several 2010 fee schedules to start?&nb

Posted By: descher
Posted In: Community Chat
Replies: 15
Sandy Discussion
So, here we are Sandy is here.  It is really funny how changing jobs from commission to salary changes the perception. When I was a salaried road warrior, I used to beam with joy while seeing those clowns on Weather Channel acting like it's the end of the world. Now, I am a salaried guy working

Posted By: Alex_Chernov
Posted In: General
Replies: 84
What to do when the insured is deceased or divorced
I think death and divorce are common issues that rarely get covered in training. Adjusters learn what to do by trial and error, or if they are lucky, a knowledgeable supervisor tells them what to do.  Scenario #1.: The adjuster is handling a claim for Mr. John Smith and speaking with  a

Posted By: Leland
Posted In: General
Replies: 8
Claim Scenario for Discussion
  Forum Transfer; First posted by Janice Toll The following scenario is presented for discussion: Ms. Insured notices that the shingles on her roof are in pretty bad condition, and being one who likes to keep her home in top notch condition, asks some friends to assist her in replacing the sh

Posted By: Janice_Toll
Posted In: General
Replies: 17
Poor quality report writing
I just wanted to put in my two cents on how to write better reports. Please check these two examples:   Example #1 (poor quality) When I decided to go in the back door the homeowner said we should look in the room on the left and we went in there. The homeowner calls that office and th

Posted By: Leland
Posted In: The Claim File
Replies: 25