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Request for Information for Magazine Article - 8/12/2006 6:28:21 PM
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khromas
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I had lunch on Friday with the editor of a major trade publication and received the go-ahead to pursue a feature article on whether the adjusting business should be considered a PROFESSION or a TRADE.
This request for information is being posted in the General Forum so that the many guests who log-on may respond. At any given time there is a many as 100 guests here and I would especially like to hear your thoughts and perceptions, especially if you are NOT in the business.
Of special interest would be comments from STAFF adjusters and cat adjusters who formerly held a staff position at a carrier. Thoughts as to differences involved in the 2 positions are desired.
Rest assured that your comments will be held in the strictest confidence and under no circumstances will your remarks be used WITH ATTRIBUTION in the article WITHOUT YOUR WRITTEN CONSENT.
To those CADO junkies who feel compelled to chime in on every subject regardless of the level of your expertise – DO NOT BOTHER! I am fully cognizant of your position.
Please forward your remarks in confidence to khromas@aol.com
Respectfully,
Kevin Hromas
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RE: Request for Information for Magazine Article - 8/12/2006 8:08:58 PM
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olderthendirt
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Kevin, maybe if people would answer with an explanation of why they are a professional (or not), when they became a professional, and what they do to stay a professional.
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RE: Request for Information for Magazine Article - 8/12/2006 8:29:25 PM
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khromas
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Dirt,
I agree. Pretty much all thoughtful and intelligent remarks are welcome as e-mails only.
Send me some of your thoughts on the subject.
< Message edited by Admin -- 8/13/2006 8:47:06 AM >
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RE: Request for Information for Magazine Article - 8/12/2006 9:37:16 PM
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Justin
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What is a professional? A profession is an occupation, held by an individual, which requires training, knowledge, licensing, has a code of ethics, and in many instances has certifications associated with it’s practice. Classically, there were three original professions; ministry, medicine, and law. These three held to the outline above and each were required to perform an oath to their ethics, or “profess to their standards”.
A professional fisherman for example, is one who receives money for participation in his sport, but his sport is not considered a profession. However, a member of a profession is considered a professional, even if performing his job without benefit of remuneration.
Are adjusters professionals? This question goes directly to the heart of their conduct and deportment. Certainly, we would hope that all adjusters would present themselves in this manner. This really leaves the decision up to the individual. If you feel, speak, act, and present yourself as a professional, who can question your status as such. The very act of adjusting and it’s complete description require complete professionalism in every act and deed you execute throughout your claim handling process. To do any less, would bring disgrace and possibly other actions to bear.
Today there are hundreds of occupations, which are considered professions, and are staffed by professionals. I submit that the adjusting occupation is one of them as it meets the criteria first mentioned above.
Certainly, we must agree, when an Insurance Company sends an adjuster, as it’s representative, to determine the cause, coverage, cost (3-C’s) on their behalf, with a client who has paid them for their services, they most certainly REQUIRE a professional in every respect.
Certainly, we must also agree, the individual accepting this “assignment” must also consider himself/herself as a professional, or must as a matter of conscience refuse the assignment.
Ultimately, the decision on whether you are a professional, or not, rests with your knowledge, attitude, and ability to perform your adjusting duty to the high standards the industry requires.
< Message edited by Justin -- 8/12/2006 11:50:42 PM >
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RE: Request for Information for Magazine Article - 8/12/2006 11:10:18 PM
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jadle
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Nicely stated Justin.
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