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 […]
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 […]
Birthdays are a cause for celebration! Maybe you go out to a special dinner, take a trip, or just enjoy your favorite things with your favorite people. Some folks prefer to celebrate their birthday all month long. But for Florida insurance adjusters, every other year, your birthday month can be full of dread and cramming […]
Once you have your insurance adjuster license, you might ask yourself what you need to do to keep it active. You will need to complete some additional steps every couple of years to maintain your license, including completing Continuing Education Courses. To be CE compliant requires more than just taking CE courses. It’s important to […]
Once you have your insurance adjuster license, you might ask yourself what you need to do to keep it active. You will need to complete some additional steps every couple of years to maintain your license, including completing Continuing Education Courses. To be CE compliant requires more than just taking CE courses. It’s important to […]
Once you have your insurance adjuster license, you might ask yourself what you need to do to keep it active. You will need to complete some additional steps every couple of years to maintain your license. Indiana resident adjusters must complete 24 hours of Continuing Education every 2 years. To be CE compliant requires […]
Once you have your insurance adjuster license, you might ask yourself what you need to do to keep it active. You will need to complete some additional steps every couple of years to maintain your license. New Hampshire resident adjusters must complete 24 hours of Continuing Education every 2 years. Three hours must be in […]