When you file an insurance claim, you put your trust in a claims adjuster to help you get back to normal. But have you ever wondered what the experience is like from the other side? Bankrate asked New York-based Scott Congiusti, assistant vice president of claims for HUB International insurance brokerage, to take us behind […]
All Florida-licensed adjusters, regardless of license type or claim practice, must take continuing education. This includes 5-20, 6-20 and 7-20 All-Lines adjusters as well as public adjusters (3-20) **Note, Public Adjusters must take courses that are specifically approved for public adjusters. To be CE compliant requires more than just taking CE courses. It’s important […]
If you are an insurance adjuster making plans to fulfill your Continue Education requirements, here is some news you’ll want to know. During the 2021 Legislative Session, legislatures amended the Florida Statutes section 626.2815. The change, which became effective January 1, 2022, reduced the 5-Hour Law and Ethics Update course requirement down to 4 hours. […]
In the complex and complicated work of insurance claims adjusting, your work can sometimes fly under the radar or feel unrecognized by peers or employers. Sometimes this lack of recognition can lead you to grow apathetic. Even if you know your work is valuable and important, how do you avoid burnout and stay motivated […]
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” –Tony Robbins Continuing from our last post about goals, some goals are more effective than others. When setting out to create effective goals, there are several factors to consider. Using the S.M.A.R.T Goals Guide is an easy way to remember these […]
“The most important thing about a goal is having one.” –Geoffrey F. Abert New Year’s resolutions often fizzle out. We aren’t too far into 2022 and you may have already cheated on yours. Big dreams might motivate you, but just thinking about them isn’t enough. Goals differ from resolutions and dreams. They aren’t just […]
Never underestimate the importance of investing in your communication skills as a way to progress in your career, regardless of your career goals. Whether spoken or written, in-person or online, communicating well is imperative. The good news is that communication skills can be learned. There are steps you can take to strengthen your communication skills […]
Last week, we shared some strategies on how to stay relevant and employable. This week we want to explore 4 characteristics and qualities you should develop in order to succeed in the world of insurance, and the marketplace in general. Now more than ever, these traits are valuable and often make the difference between those […]
Last week, over the Thanksgiving holiday, we carved out time for our minds and hearts to take note of what we are thankful for. Maybe you too went around the table with your loved ones and shared something you are thankful for. But what if you kept that up all year long? Cultivating an attitude […]
“Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” – Mark Twain Could Mark Twain have held the secret to accomplishment? Are first-thing-in-the-morning-frog-eaters more successful than their non frog eating peers? Well, success and productivity expert Brian Tracy thinks so. In his […]