Interviews can be stressful, especially when the job you’re applying for is in a field that requires specific expertise.   For those applying to become an insurance adjuster, the stakes are high. Fortunately, with the right preparation and attitude, you can make sure that you’re prepared for any interview situation and land the job of […]

Having the knowledge and experience to work as a workers’ compensation claims adjuster is a special skill set that can help employers and carriers.   Workers’ compensation claims adjusters facilitate medical treatment, wage replacement benefits, and personal support services to those injured on the job. They make sure that injured employees receive the care they […]

Insurance adjusting is an important job in the insurance industry, as adjusters help insurance companies assess claims and provide policyholders with the compensation they are entitled to.   Types of Adjusters There are two main types of adjusters: independent and staff. Independent adjusters are not employees of any particular company; instead, they travel around to […]

The insurance industry is an ever-changing and dynamic market that requires experienced professionals to keep up with the latest trends and advancements. But one position has remained consistently in demand over the years, regardless of economic conditions: insurance adjusters.   These professionals are essential to helping policyholders in times of need, ensuring claims are handled […]

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 […]

One of the most complex parts of working as an insurance adjuster is negotiating insurance claims. An often overlooked aspect of negotiations is the impact that culture has on those negotiations. Differences in cultural beliefs and/or perspectives among parties can make negotiations more difficult.   The communication of important information and critical messages from one […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ethics is a major consideration when deciding to pay or deny a claim as an insurance adjuster.   Is it ethical to deny an obviously compensable claim, or to pay a claim clearly not due? Is it ethical to take a position on either payment or denial when an investigation is still incomplete? The answers […]