Hello, I’m currently using the workbook to get through to complete my Level 2 Certification. I’m a bit stuck on Chapter 4, Interior Practice Estimate C - M-Thomas
It has a staircase with a landing with a second section making a U-Shaped staircase over a pantry. With the upstairs portion beginning at 4’ below the level.
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 roof claims to Ladder Assist type organizations and at least a dozen or more “Rope and Harness” training vendors have sprung up to capitalize on the situation over the last five years.
WARNING: Most “Rope and Harness” training programs are based on a “Sport Climbing” model and have NO connection with modern Fall Protection as it is spelled out in OSHA regulations 1926.5 OR ANSI Standards Z-359 and NO affiliation with today’s worldwide Professional Rope Access Community.
PLEASE: Take time to educate yourself on the facts before selecting a “Rope and Harness” training program.
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 impact on the currently active courses. The course group will continue to apply towards general continuing education credit for all license types.
While some insurance adjusters learn on the job, others receive training through short college programs. Read on to learn about courses offered, licensing requirements and career information for insurance adjusters. Learn more @ http://education-portal.com/articles/Insurance_Adjuster_Certification_and_Training_Programs.html
I currently own an adjusting business in Northern Minnesota. I am a small ma and pa show and am getting pushed out by bigger, less expensive companies. I have wanted to get into Cat work but did not plan on it this early. I am licensed in MN and OK multi lines. Do I need to get other licenses from other states? I see TX has classes to go to, do I need too? Also I will be looking into State Farm Cert. also. I have 9 years of property and auto adjusting experience, do I have a prayer getting into a few vendors or on some rosters? I appreciate your time and have enjoyed getting some information from this forum. Thanks Brian
Are there any adjusters who have completed ICAP and will it help getting deployed?
ex-Combat Engineer TX
Anyone know of a certification class for USAA in FL for 2014? I need to make sure I get a certification form.
Can anyone provide me a list of REAL Rope & Harness Training places where I can get certified, most likely FL, GA or South East?
All the courses seem to be in TX or further. I've searched REI, SPRAT, AITECH in GA, other IA companies that offer "rope training," but which certification is the one OSCHA or rope professionals would agree will help me save my life on steep roofs?
The followed a link I read here on Cado: http://catastrophecareerspecialties.blogspot.com/ which caused me to rethink where I was going to be trained. I believe I was about to pay upwards of $1000 for the whole trip (hotels, gas, course, etc), for which this post commented on, teaches improper techniques. I've worked with some adjusters who use the improper Gri-Gri techniques, hands-free standing, and knot tying that this post mentioned as "improper."
I'm a bit confused but wish to get trained on steep roofs before I become "that guy" who wishes he had taken the safety courses because he fell. I've been climbing roofs for years without incident but something inside me is saying to get more information and proper training.
Thanks!
2021 Training has been providing online certification for TWIA starting in 2013. Now for 2014 the certification includes both TWIA and TFPA Certification as once class for residential adjusters.
There will be an additional course required to adjust commercial claims for TWIA as TFPA is residential only policies, but the residential certification is a prerequisite to the commercial TWIA certification that will be out in the next couple of weeks.
Click link below for more information.
TWIA/TFPA Certification
For those who don't know: TWIA is the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association who writes wind and hail policies along the coastal states of Texas. TFPA is the Texas Fair Plan Association that is an insurer of last resort for the state of Texas and writes residential policies only.
If you are interested in a book we put together to assist flood adjusters we are assisting email me, cfdeaton@gmail.com, and ask. It is free, we are not Adjuster Pro.
I am looking for a Tallahassee or close, seasoned adjustor, to ride with an learning xactimate from. I will pay you I am not looking for something free. net0638@hotmail.com
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 took the class with Pilot. The first day was Pilot going over the items that are on the test. It was about 7 hours. The second day was a Live Broadcast from State Farm then a test. Third day was another test. For experienced adjusters, that may not be needed. But for new adjusters and adjuster like me that have been working limited types of claims, I would recommend paying the extra $150 for Pilot. They do a great job and are really there to help people pass. There was about 60 people in the class I took. About 90% of the people passed both test. There were atleast 15 people there just to retest. So if you want to be State Farm Certified and a little nervous about it, consider Pilot.
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 claims. Just the sheer number of claims alone required adjusters to increase productivity to meet the demands of homeowners.
No matter where claims occur, filing them quickly, accurately, and efficiently is the main goal of every professional property adjuster. Increasing productivity also will increase independent adjusters' incomes. Saving time does not necessarily mean cutting quality, however. Adjusters can employ some basic techniques to avoid common mistakes and to save time.
Develop Routines
Having a routine means doing the same activities in the same order every time. Developing a routine will keep adjusters organized and prevent them from forgetting vital steps in the claim process. Decide the order in which to examine the property and stick with it each time. Record and scope damages in the same order for each damaged area or room. Deviating from a set routine can lead one to overlook an important detail.
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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 you are just waiting on the big storm and you get most of your experience on the job, I am wondering how good these training classes are, or if they are just another way for the companies to make money. I know I need to know how to do it, but I am also very short of money and dont want to waste any. If a really big huricane hits, do they send out people that havent taken classes? and if so, would I be better off doing some self studying and getting someone to try and help me out?
I have heard a lot of different stories from different Adjusters on what state licenses to have. What do you think are the most important states to have??