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2025 NFIP Claims Adjuster Presentations Update

"While FEMA is unable to deliver the 2025 NFIP Claims Adjuster Presentations as previously scheduled, we are providing an opportunity to ensure that all interested independent adjusters can receive a Flood Control Number (FCN) card for the 2025 hurricane season."

Oklahoma Earthquake CE Requirement

7/25/2023 Update to the Oklahoma Earthquake CE requirement; Effective September 1, 2023, the one-hour earthquake continuing education requirement will no longer be applicable for licensees holding a property line of authority.  The Earthquake course group will remain intact, with no...

Choose Your Rope & Harness Training Provider Wisely

Ask the CEO of any Major Insurance Carrier or IA provider company and you will learn that crippling injuries and fatality falls from modern roof structures are a common and credible threat to Property Claims Adjusters. In proof of this fact many Insurance Carriers have outsourced their high risk...

Teachings from a \Seasoned\ Cat (Flood) Adjuster

By John A. Postava In 2004 (hard-to-believe it was over 7 years ago!), hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne brought more claim adjusters to Florida than swampland speculators in the 1920s. In retrospect, the “Fearsome Foursome” generated more than two million property...

AMCAT Training

I am a newly licensed adjuster, who is trying to get his foot in the door. I am well aware of how hard it is to do so. AMCAT told me they would put me on their roster if I prooved myself competient after their class, which I have no doubt I will. Are they a good company to work for? Also, if...

State Farm Certification Class though Pilot

I finally took the State Farm Certification class after years of putting it off.  I was getting plenty of work without it and did not see a need to take it.  There are several options out there to take it.  I found places to take it at no cost and always knew that Pilot gave it for $150.  I just...

Adjuster License types in Texas - advice neeed!

Howdy folks. I've been lurking on this site for awhile... thinking about becoming an adjuster. I'm in the insurance business (sales) right now and have been for 15 years...  getting burned out big time. Also have a residential home construction background before that. When it comes to getting an...

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