Hello Everyone,
I currently work in Surplus Lines insurance as an undewrriting Assistant (Commercial P&C). I really enjoy what I do, but the office i work in is a wreck and on the down slope. A little about myself...I'm 25 and live in Louisiana, I have a BA in Economics and I quote renewals for the underwriters in our office. I also have my Producer's license here in LA and have been doing this for a year. I'm not afraid to work as my work load right now being in a different part of the insurance industry is extremely hectic.
I feel that I'm intelligent, level headed, and hard working. My day already consists of reviewing and researching Carrier information with a full day of paperwork and goals to meet. I recently found out about the claims field of insurance and was interested in the change for opportunity. I don't make a boat load of money and thought that now would be a good time to make this sort of change as I want to start a family in the next 5 years or so. I enjoy being out in the field with customers and all and I feel I have a calming effect on people in tense situations.
I'm not expecting to break the mold and make 100k a year or become a CAT Adjuster in 3 years, but I was thinking about going after a Progressive Claims Adjuster Trainee position (auto) in my area. I've heard a lot of back and forth about this job on the internet and such, but I'm not afraid to stick something out for a few years to develop, if it will pay off by leading to more lucrative forms of adjusting after the fact. I hear that this is a good stepping stone into this part of the industry and after a few years can lead into P&C claims, which in many years could lead to larger and even Independent adjusting.
I have a good working knowledge of autos as a teenager very into muscle cars and so on. I've also read many posts on here trying not to repost things that were answered, but I would like to get you guys second opinions on paths to take and any other advice you could give to a hopeful adjuster that is currently in a different part of the industry. This is the nicest site I found with forums like this. Any info is greatly appreciated!
Thank You!