Adjusters who hold the New York Series 17-70 Independent General Adjusters License are in high demand.   Part of the reason for this is that the process for obtaining a license in New York, compared to other states, is…well…kind of a hassle. A hassle that some adjusters choose not to bother themselves with. The only […]

If you live in the state of Kentucky and are looking to become a licensed insurance claims adjuster, we’ve broken the process down for you. You can begin a career as an adjuster in Kentucky in 4 steps.   Step 1: Meet the requirements. Be 18 years of age or older Be trustworthy and of […]

If you live in the state of Connecticut and are looking to become a licensed insurance claims adjuster, we’ve broken the process down for you. You can begin a career as an adjuster in Connecticut in 3 easy steps. Step 1: Meet the requirements. Be 18 years of age or older. Reside in or […]

If you live in the state of Louisiana and are looking to become a licensed insurance claims adjuster, we’ve broken the process down for you. Begin a career as an adjuster in Louisiana in 4 easy steps. Step 1: Meet the requirements. Be 18 years of age or older Residein or maintain a principal place of business in Louisiana Step 2: Prepare for and pass […]

So, you took the first step, you obtained your adjuster license, and now you have the “permission” of the regulator (i.e., state) to adjust claims. But now that the job hunt has begun, are you bumping up against requirements for experience you do not have? What to do? For the eager yet inexperienced adjuster, Jim […]

  As previously mentioned, if you live in a state that requires that adjusters be duly licensed, you will need to get licensed in YOUR HOME STATE before worrying about licensure in any other state.   Now, if you do live in one of the 16 states that does NOT require licensure of insurance claims […]

What is reciprocity? And why does understanding it help you become a more valuable Insurance Adjuster? Reciprocity is a term you may have heard thrown around a lot and it’s often misunderstood. Understanding it correctly can make all the difference. First things first, as we talked about in our last post the first step in […]

When it comes to starting a career in claims adjusting, there are many questions you’ll have to ask yourself: What type of claims do I want to handle? Should I work for an independent firm, a third-party administrator or an insurance carrier? Do I want to work in an office or out in the field? [...]

Like Florida, where inclement weather keeps insurance adjusters in high demand, the state of Texas works hard to keep the process for becoming an adjuster fairly simple. While becoming an adjuster does not necessarily require a college degree, Texas does require that all adjusters be appropriately licensed. So, you ask, how does one get such […]

Being in the direct path of hurricanes is one factor that keeps Florida insurance adjusters in high demand. Beginning a career as an adjuster in Florida is not as complicated as you might think. While it does not require a college degree, in the state of Florida insurance adjusters of every kind and type must […]