Being an insurance claims adjuster is like being a tightrope walker. One minute you’re balancing high up in the air, and the next, you’re plummeting to the ground. It’s a job that requires a unique set of skills, a lot of patience, and a sense of humor. Upside #1: Variety is the Spice of […]
As an Independent Insurance Claims Adjuster, having a diverse range of skills can be highly beneficial in securing work year-round. One of those essential skills is being able to handle auto claims. Auto claims can be complex and unique depending on the accident, but learning to handle them will be beneficial to any adjuster. […]
Are you interested in a career as an insurance adjuster? Do you want to learn the ins and outs of property and casualty claims adjusting? Look no further than the National Online Property & Casualty Adjuster Training Course offered by AE21 Online. The National Online Property & Casualty Claims Adjuster Training Course is an introductory […]
Fraud is a major problem in the insurance industry, costing the industry billions of dollars each year. It’s important for new insurance adjusters to be aware of the different types of fraud that can occur and take steps to prevent it from happening. First, it’s important to understand what fraud is. In short, fraud is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]