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STATE FARM IDL/CERTIFICATION QUESTION

Last Post 09 Feb 2012 07:49 AM by Mike Giles. 16 Replies.

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JParis

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01 Sep 2011 09:18 PM
MY BUDDY AND I RECENTLY GOT OUR TEXAS ALL-LINES LICENSE AND ARE HEADED TO ALABAMA FOR A STATE FARM CERTIFICATION CLASS AND TEST FOR AN ADJUSTING FIRM. ANY INSIGHT TO WHAT WE MIGHT NEED TO FOCUS ON STUDYING TO PASS THIS TEST?? THEY SAID IT HAS A HIGH FAIL RATE BUT IF WE WERE TO PASS THERE WOULD BE IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT. THANKS FOR ANY INFORMATION AND/OR HELP! JAMES

roadscholar
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04 Sep 2011 10:58 AM
James, They'll go over everything you'll need to know for the tests. And more than likely no one will be leaving until they've passed the test. I took the SF certification 7 years ago, and I've worked quite a few SF assignments since then, so if you've got more questions just shoot me an email- theroadscholars@yahoo.dk Good luck.

RoboGirl

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08 Sep 2011 01:55 PM
how did it go? did you pass?

Tina

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13 Sep 2011 03:10 PM
I went to Al for he certification and they will work with you until you pass!!!

Travis

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17 Sep 2011 07:23 PM
Its easy, they teach you the test. Mine was 50 question for estimatics and 50 policy questions. You get to use a copy of the H.O. Policy... Do the estimating the way they teach you, not the way you think you should and your numbers will come up perfect.

OkcLarryD

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18 Sep 2011 11:05 AM
I think this has been addressed in several different posts................................. Do it their way. It doesn't necessarily have to make sense, it just has to be done the way the employer wants it. No matter who "they" are. Happy Trails

Larry D Hardin

carman

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18 Sep 2011 12:00 PM
yes, if you pass there will be immediate deployment ..but to fredfick maryland to the call center.. sitting behind a cubicle.. I've wked st farm for 3 yrs until last year.. they have & are changing a lot of their field guidelines & the paperwork is horrendous !!!i'v ebeen getting the text for 2 weeks now,,wanting people to go in to call center.... so proceed w/ that at your own risk...

Travis

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19 Sep 2011 10:29 PM
Posted By OkcLarryD on 18 Sep 2011 12:05 PM I think this has been addressed in several different posts................................. Do it their way. It doesn't necessarily have to make sense, it just has to be done the way the employer wants it. No matter who "they" are. Happy Trails --------------------------------------------------------------------- This.

AdjrCorps

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08 Nov 2011 05:02 PM
A few of us adjuster friends took the State Farm Property Cert Class & Test via Eberl in Dallas. They're actually headquartered in Denver but for reasons only they know of, ceased conducting all training at the beautiful Colorado facility as of Aug 2011. Tough luck to all you guys & gals located in the Western or Rocky Mountain region. A lot of time, expense and travel distance to basically watch 2 guys from SF yuk it up on a sketchy internet feed that is rife with misinformation. The "live" person actually proctoring the class & test was so much more informative, but a ton to digest, then bam right into the 2 test segment for policy & estimatics, which evidently repute a massive % of failure rate. Forget getting any feedback on your areas needing improvement as only scores are posted and requesting any help relating to that topic is not allowed and quickly dismissed. Some paranoia about you selling off their test secrets or something to that affect. So study the guide they give you to practice with (several times) prior to class & testing and pay attention to the instructor rather than the lame internet broadcast and you'll likely succeed. You only get 3 chances to pay and re-test annually armed with only your self study & review. I suppose you could pay and take the pre-test class again (when available) before the re-test if you feel the need to. A lot of good adjusters and experienced contractors fail the estimate test as they think about how they'd actually perform the job, rather than testing the way the class material was delivered. It's the only way to acquire the St Frm Property cert that I'm aware of, until a better system is initiated, this is your only choice. Good luck!

Danny Candler
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08 Dec 2011 09:06 AM
I want to get State Farm Certified and need other Certifications like USAA, Nationwide, etc. I was a staff adjuster for 10 yrs and now have been forced into IA status. Can anyone lead me in the right direction or links to get these certifications and do we really need them? How do you get earthquake certified? I am taking flood month. Thanks for any help.

OkcLarryD

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11 Dec 2011 09:16 PM
Flood month??? Is this the opposite of dry mouth?? Happy Trails

Larry D Hardin

CatAdjusterX

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12 Dec 2011 12:01 AM
Posted By carman on 18 Sep 2011 01:00 PM yes, if you pass there will be immediate deployment ..but to fredfick maryland to the call center.. sitting behind a cubicle.. I've wked st farm for 3 yrs until last year.. they have & are changing a lot of their field guidelines & the paperwork is horrendous !!!i'v ebeen getting the text for 2 weeks now,,wanting people to go in to call center.... so proceed w/ that at your own risk... CARMAN, Wow,"immediate" deployment for those who get State Farm certified? You sound like a brochure for a 3 day turn and burn licensing class !!" I am sure that at least in your experience, you WERE in fact immediately deployed upon SF certification. In addition, the fact that you worked State Farm claims for 3 years (up until recently) is a testament to "your" solid work product.(If your work product wasn't solid you would have NOT been around for 3 years! It's as simple as that!!) However, most rookie adjusters (to include those who successfully complete the State Farm IDL/Certification) will in fact NOT be immediately deployed. Without an all hands on deck type of event, they will have a tough time(like all CAT adjusters experienced or not) finding ANY work. In addition as it relates to your comments below: semicolon strike that yes, if you pass there will be immediate deployment ..but to fredfick maryland to the call center.. sitting behind a cubicle.. As it pertains to rookie adjusters anyway, work (ANY work whether it's field work or sitting in a cubicle in ANY state) is work and if they don't wanna strike that want to sit in a cubicle or travel across the country to work in said cubicle, there are tens of thousands of hungry rookie adjusters who will. In closing, I just felt clarity was in order as thousands of our newly licensed brethren read these posts every day. Many of these same rookie adjusters take what they read here as gospel and as such they need to know that your success(whilst most assuredly is warranted) is NOT the standard and is the exception to the rule for MOST of our newly licensed adjusters(at least early on in their careers). Robby Robinson (Text by Dragon)

"A good leader leads..... ..... but a great leader is followed !!" CatAdjusterX@gmail.com

JmAlfaya

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04 Jan 2012 05:12 PM
Does the estimatics portion of the test include sketch? do you have to write an actual estimate on Xactimate? Thank you

JmAlfaya

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09 Jan 2012 04:09 PM
Is there sketch on the SF Certification?

MARodriguez
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31 Jan 2012 09:20 PM
I like many others before and present are in the process of studying for the SF Cert exam. I paid $250 to take the test through Worley. This is the 4 day course through Worley and I am aware that others offer the exam at no cost and for a 2 day session only. Can anybody share any info or experience in taking the SF Cert exam through Worley?

Trudy

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08 Feb 2012 02:26 PM
Hello, How was it? did you pass, I am going to take it soon?!!!!

Mike Giles
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09 Feb 2012 07:49 AM
I took it last year thru Worley. The two guys that teach the class are great!! Most of us passed the first time. The test is in (2) parts. If you do not pass one of them, you can take it again.

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