In this episode of AdjusterTV Radio, learn exactly what the best independent adjusters do to earn the big bucks - including getting started right, how much money should you save, the best way to train, building relationships and networking, and so much more.
RUNDOWN:
What is an independent adjuster?
The different types of adjusters:
- property
- auto
- cat
- daily
- additional types:
- commercial
- farm ranch
- condo
- contents
- heavy equipment
- RV
- liability
Desk roles:
description of typical path - how to get started
- finding out about this career
- decide if its right for you or not
prep for work:
- licensing
- training and certifications
- networking
- NACA, catcon, midamcat, pacesetter, eberl, etc.
- gear
- storms
- virtual work
How the work part of this work works - aka having proper expectations:
- storms happen when they happen - you could be in the middle of getting ready or all done and sitting around waiting
- second deployment is key
- how to actually get your second deployment (and third and so on)
Career-building:
- saving for your first/second deployments
- building a career
- how long does it actually take to start making good money - volume.
How the best adjusters work:
- mindset - delayed gratification and service
- willingness to go above and beyond ALWAYS
- willingness to adapt, grow, and build skills
- ambition - they don't stay in one role their entire career
- professionalism - this means leaving the ego at home
- listen more than they talk
- punctual
- serving the customer first before themselves - who is the customer?
- organized and efficient
- never multitask > LEARN WHY
The best adjusters treat their career like a business:
- sales
- marketing
- accounting
- continuous improvement
- short and long-term plans for growth and advancement
This episode of AdjusterTV is brought to you by:
Pacesetter Claims Service
Crawford and Co - attend the 2022 Cat Conference
CPLIC - protect yourself with errors and omissions insurance
Eberl Claims Service
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Advanced adjuster training videos by Matt and industry experts