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 […]
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 […]
Does the current economy and predictions of a pending recession have you questioning your job security or considering career changes? Technology and automation are increasingly eliminating jobs. The pandemic changed the landscape of various industries, eliminating some positions and creating new ones. If you are feeling tossed around by the waves of change and the […]
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 6-20, 7-20, and 70-20 All-Lines adjusters as well as public adjusters (3-20). To be CE compliant requires more than just taking CE courses. It’s important to be aware and to think ahead so you don’t find yourself stuck […]
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 […]