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From the Article Archive  Title: Cat Adjusting as a Profession (Is It For Me?) First Posted: Friday, November 26, 2004 Author: Gary White     My son is now ready to go to college away from home and excluding approximately 21 months in an attempt to try something different in my life as a "financial planner", I have been adjusting, supervising...

Summary Quick Facts: Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators 2022 Median Pay $72,040 per year $34.63 per hour

This post comes from the forum that we had during the years 2004 -2006.  We lost the forum but not the data.  The  discussion below is related to the killing of an adjuster doing her job 10 years ago on this date,  

Subject: Works for Me
Description: 

Thread for ANYTHING in the world of adjusting that works to help get the job done- equipment, software, etc.

In this thread adjusters share their thoughts on equipment that works for them.

Source: 2006 Forum Post by RobertV

Subject: Revised Fee Schedule Survey & Comparison Description:   Original Post by the author. (Note: This is from a 2004 forum post so the information is dated and many of the vendors have revised or updated their information.  It is only provided for general information.)  Well I do believe that this project has come to an end, and at the right place. It is...

Subject: My Typical Daily Schedule
Description: 

 A goof discussion related to work schedules to give an example of what can be required. 

URL: http://www.catadjuster.org/forum2/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=299
Source: Forum Archive Post by fivedaily

Subject: E&O Coverage Description:   I don't see anything regarding E & O insurance mentioned. As independent adjusters do folks carry this type of protection as do most Realtors? Thanks... URL: http://catadjuster.org/Forums/tabid/60/aft/9334/Default.aspx Source: Forum Past by 2roadrunners - 15 Replies

Subject: Proper Claim File Techniques Description:  This thread is being initiated to allow adjusters to share helpful techniques which may assist newer less experienced adjusters in properly handling and closing claim files. It is also being set up to assist new and newer adjusters with a thread for asking questions relating to how to proper report file closings. ...

Subject: Bad Faith Claims Handling-What Constitutes? Description:   im has responded to Jerry's question with some great information useful to us all on bad faith claims. I'm a quasi "court watcher". It is a habit I picked up some 30 years ago while brown bagging my lunch as a new adjuster inside the warm confines of a carrier. As every insurer has in their claims library,...

Subject: Wind vs. Water – Adjusting Practice Description:  WYO Bulletin Excerpt: In previous bulletins, FEMA discussed wind and flood investigative tips and a logical approach in addressing claims that involve both perils. Attached for your review are previous bulletins that address adjusting practices: WYO Bulletins W-08008, dated February 25, 2008 “Wind/Water...

Subject: The Eight Deadliest Words and Phrases in Insurance Description:  Summary from an article by Gary Blake:   "By eliminating the following eight phrases, you can, in a single stroke, make your department's letters significantly better. Also, you will improve your company's image, settle claims more amiably, obtain information quicker, and cut thousands of wasted...