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										For Adjusters with a year or two under their belts  4214  2
										Started by  mxr618
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										I finished my first calendar year with 380 daily claims and 33 flood claims with Pilot / Allstate. I'm home now and things are slow (at the moment) and I don't do 'slow' well. I signed up for AIC training. I've got the time before storm season starts and one can always learn more to be a better adjuster, right
If you are a green adjuster like me, I'd say consider spending the $300 or whatever it is and take the AIC training. Here's why: if your adjusting path is similar to mine with simpl...
										
										
										
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							 by    Jud G. 01/09/2013 9:19 AM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										Commercial Classes?  3448  4
										Started by  TXAD
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										Greetings guys.  I've been searching the forum for information regarding commercial adjusting classes,  but having no luck.  Do any of you folks know of any schools that teach commercial classes   I learned of one up north,  like in Indiana,  and sent an e-mail,  but never got a reply.
Thanks in advance for any help.  Hope all had a safe holiday season.
 
Bud
										
										
										
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							 by    TXAD 01/08/2013 6:36 PM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										Referral Fee for new business  4181  0
										Started by  lhpgators
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										I am an IA and get all of my business from IA firms. I have been trying to get some direct insurance carrier clients but, as some of you may know, it has proved to be very difficult. I would never go after any carriers that I do work for now.
I have been speaking with someone who has very good relationships with carriers. This person is not an IA or IA firm. We are considering partnering together. Basically he would introduce me to potential clients and help with getting them to send me work. I...
										
										
										
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										New to the job and the community!  5795  3
										Started by  Velella
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										Hey guys and gals, I have received an email from EArenfroe and they would like me to join there roster. The only thing I am waiting for is the IDL, but the next IDL class isn't until mid march. My question is; is there any work I can get it the mean time I am 100 brand new to the adjustment world, my old jobs contract (nothing to do with insurance) expired at the start of the new year so I am unemployed until I get the idl and can start training. I am just looking for some training/ work and s...
										
										
										
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							 by    CatAdjusterX 01/07/2013 1:29 AM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										Canada hail work  3834  4
										Started by  suzukini
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										How many of you have worked north of the border  Did you drive your own vehicle with your tools/ladder  Licensing needed  Pay rate decent  Just wondering as I went on stand by for the Alberta hail storm and have no experience in another country working.  Thanks!
										
										
										
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							 by    olderthendirt 01/05/2013 9:40 AM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										A few questions from a new adjuster  4793  5
										Started by  ftrcatadj
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										Hey guys, I am new to the field. Graduated from college a few years ago and found out my degree isn't as valuable as I thought it was lol. I have several friends who are in insurance and one who is a ind/cat adjuster for pilot. I am doing some ride alongs with him over the next few weeks locally looking at property claims. In addition I have gotten my level Xactimate 27 certification and my NC(home state) adjuster's license. 
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							 by    ftrcatadj 12/31/2012 11:52 PM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										Xactimate  7030  2
										Started by  Shadow14US
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										I was purchasing Xactimate on a monthly or as needed basis from a company called 'Adjuster Relief', but I recently tried to renew mine for this current storm and find out that she isn't doing renewals at this time.  I recent underwent a total knee replacement and so I am working from home as a file reviewer and I wanted to have it available to assist my FA's whenever they had questions.  So my question is as follows, does anyone know of another company that sells Xactimate for a discou...
										
										
										
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							 by    jliautaud 12/31/2012 9:23 AM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										ALE  for ho 4 and 6 in Sandy  3252  10
										Started by  nazareneum
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										Anyone out there getting answers on ALE payments for ho4 and 6 policies for 'sandy'  I hear a lot of opinions but it seems the policy is clear that it has to be due to direct physical loss by a covered peril.  What are others hearing
										
										
										
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							 by    Atfulldraw 12/31/2012 3:31 AM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										NYC CLAIMS- Anyone looking for a roommate?  3126  2
										Started by  CharlesP233
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										I have been working claims in Jersey for the past month, but now I am being sent to NYC. My 3 buddies are being sent home, and the cheapest hotel I can find (that is not an hourly call girl type of hotel) is over $200 with tax. All the temp rooms are filled, and no landlord wants to rent their place by the month. I am clean, and I do not snore. If anyone is interested let me know.
										
										
										
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							 by    okclarryd 12/22/2012 8:34 PM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										on the job training  2797  1
										Started by  j7470ek
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										looking for a mentor/trainer in Tampa to take me into the field and teach me. pls email j7470ekverizon.net
										
										
										
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							 by    j7470ek 12/22/2012 7:08 PM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										Need to work  3906  5
										Started by  edward@eddiereal-gcs.com
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										I am a very experience pdrp estimator and will be receiving my Texas All Lines License in a few weeks. I am looking to get to the Sandy region. I am willing to go work for anyone needing assistance scoping and entering claim losses. I am also capable of taking a claim from assignment to closing. If anyone can help me 'break in' I would really really appreciate the help. 
										
										
										
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							 by    CharlesP233 12/19/2012 8:14 PM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										Adjusting Firm Startup  30626  23
										Started by  newmember78
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										I wanted to get some advice on how to startup my own adjusting firm. I have taken all necessary steps to do so and ready to hire 1099 adjusters to send out on claims. Only problem is I have zero clients. How in the world do you obtain claims from these carriers without stealing them from the current IA firms I run claims for now Also since I run under my own LLC could I send out my own adjusters to run claims for the IA firms that I 1099 for
										
										
										
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							 by    Jud G. 12/08/2012 6:36 PM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										Chat Room - Update    7727  2
										Started by  host
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										We have problem with the chat room &160; However, we have provided a new one for you to use until we can get the old one working again. We used this chat room in the past so long time visitors may recognize it.
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Here are some of the features.
    
    Instant (private) messaging 				
    Allows you to send and receive person-to-person messages in your chat room. Instant message windows indicate when users are typing, and when they have closed their private message window or have lo...
										
										
										
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							 by    edward@eddiereal-gcs.com 11/14/2012 5:22 PM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										Gotta love these late season moneymakers  4510  10
										Started by  margar1
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										What a pleasant suprise here late in the cane season. Issac turned out to be a great gig following the Dericho in Virginia. This is going to shape up to be a good year after a busy spring and summer working hail.
 
Blessed and thankful....
 
										
										
										
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							 by    margar1 11/11/2012 11:17 PM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										laminated three tab shingle  8973  12
										Started by  jclstorm
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										Has anyone ever see a laminated three tab shingle It is a standard three tab size with one laminated strip per tab. Do they still make anything like this Thanks, trying to see if it can be matched.
										
										
										
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							 by    Roofninja 11/05/2012 10:01 PM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										Southern Nevada Adjusters  3528  0
										Started by  BFoard
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										Are there any southern Nevada adjusters on the forum I have looked at the 10 or so that are listed in the CADO adjuster database and most are out of the industry or in another stated working storms. 
I am looking for a licensed adjuster ASAP.
If you are capable or know of someone that is capable of working day claims in the Las Vegas area please have them call or email me.
 
Thanks,
Brandon Foard
(903) 436-0243
b.foard4castclaims.com
										
										
										
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										Now what? Still want to jump on board?  4233  7
										Started by  HuskerCat
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										To all of the newbies, and the experienced.......it is getting tougher to get work. Isaac threw up (puked) some hopes for some, but went where the work would not be (NOLA).  Keep your day job, whether it be daily claims as a local branch IA or the overworked staffer...I'm talking salary, car, being at home, benefits, etc.  Define yourself!
										
										
										
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							 by    racerx 10/12/2012 8:24 AM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										Auto Adjusting  3982  2
										Started by  lizmcgee
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										Need advise on investing in training. What do ya'll think about an independent cat adjuster investing in auto physical damage training or does this type of adjuster really need this training since cat adjuster usually work hail storms.  If a cat adjuster needs this training, where can you get auto physical damage training Thanks in advance for your help.
										
										
										
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							 by    CatAdjusterX 10/04/2012 1:09 AM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										Saving sketch to pdf?  4357  6
										Started by  heythisisaj
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										Hey ya'll, I'm a newbie to this website, but not a newbie to Xactimate.  However, I am trying to increase efficiency with the reports I do on a day to day basis, and I've never figured out how to get a document of just my sketch, with all of the measurements showing (sometimes, if its over 20-25 squares, the measurements get lost) and the 3-d images showing  Is there an easy way to do this  Currently, I just use snagit and snag every aspect of the sketch that I need and throw it...
										
										
										
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							 by    heythisisaj 09/27/2012 8:10 PM  | 
						
						
						
						
							
								
									
									
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										Best internet options?  Do you guys use air cards?  3410  4
										Started by  Bobabooey
										
										
										
											
											
											
											
											
											
										
										
										I'm thinking of renting a small office to work out of and I do not know if I should buy regular internet access via DSL or cable, or get a wireless card
 
IF I get wireless, I can use it in my car and have it with me at all times, but I am worried about quality of service.  I have heard from many people that their wireless internet service sucks.
 
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							 by    Tim_Johnson 09/23/2012 7:31 PM  |