What Qualities make a Good Insurance Claims Adjuster?
Insurance leaders understand how critical it is for their companies to handle claims effectively and the important role insurance adjusters play. But what exactly does it take to be a great claims adjuster? A good insurance claims adjuster should have the following qualities Attention to detail: A good claims adjuster should be detail-oriented, to accurately […]
When you become an insurance claims adjuster and start negotiating claims, you may unwittingly fall for some pitfalls of poor negotiation strategies. There are three primary negotiation mistakes adjusters make: “High-Ball” Demands and “Low-Ball” Offers “One-Time” Offers Asking for a Demand While commonly used throughout the industry, these tactics are ineffective and, with very rare […]
In the world of claims adjusting, you often have important information to communicate over the phone. A successful over the phone strategic claims negotiation need not start with unnecessary adversity or conflict caused by poor telephone etiquette or communication. In order to get your message across by telephone, make sure you stay in control […]
Becoming an insurance adjuster can be a great way to start a new career. The job itself is relatively straightforward—investigating claims and helping insurance companies determine the level of payments for those claims. When considering a career as an insurance adjuster, one of the most common questions is “how much money can I make?” The […]
Have you ever considered a career as an insurance adjuster? In the past, people often viewed this profession as mundane and unfulfilling, but times have changed. As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, it’s no surprise that more and more people are turning to becoming an insurance adjuster. But why? What makes this profession […]
Day after day, millions of vehicles travel our roads, resulting in thousands of accidents and the claims that go along with them. This creates job security for those working in processing automobile damage claims. Automobile and motor vehicle property damage claims are handled by two different professionals, both of whom may be subject to […]
As an insurance adjuster, a big part of your job is negotiating insurance claims. Negotiation is an ongoing process that doesn’t just take place at the end of a claim. The processes that influence the final negotiation actually begin when the adjuster receives a claim assignment, makes first contact with the involved parties, and […]
Negotiating insurance claims is one of the most complex activities of the claims profession, yet it is also an area in which adjusters get the least amount of training. Even most of the lawyers they work with don’t get training! The negotiation of claims presents a significant challenge, due in part to several subtle […]
In nearly every state, when it comes time to renew your Adjuster License, a certain number of your continuing education hours will have to be dedicated to the subject of ethics. This can amount to as many as 2 to 4 hours of ethics courses every two years, depending on your state. Does it seem […]
When faced with ethically challenging claims decisions as an insurance adjuster there are some key questions you need to ask. Ideally your employer will provide you with a safe environment that encourages you to ask ethics questions and helps you get the right answers. When making a decision or solving an ethical problem, we […]