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 […]
The pandemic has changed our economy and the job market. The new normal has created new jobs and eliminated others. Mandates and safety procedures have changed the way some people do their jobs permanently. While the insurance industry is in many ways pandemic and recession proof, it is still important to keep yourself not just […]
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 […]
Often, people believe success is about what they do. But what if success is more about how you think? When it comes to your career in the insurance world, can the way you think contribute to your success? In short, yes. More and more research is showing that your mindset can set you down a […]
Continuing from last week’s post we want to highlight podcasts specific to those adjusters who are mostly processing casualty claims in the way of workers’ compensation, automobile injuries, liability and personal injury protection etc. The more aware you can be of all aspects of that world the more equipped, efficient and successful you will be. […]
One of the best ways to ensure continued success in any profession is to always be growing and learning. Staying on top of the latest trends, news or even just tips and advice will help you stand out from your peers and be the best you can be. But let’s be honest, it’s hard to […]
For those who aren’t sure what being a claims adjuster involves, a claims adjuster is a person who comes in after a customer has made an insurance claim. Typically, a claims adjuster will be working with the insurance company to investigate the claim, work out what happened, and try and find the fairest settlement price […]
Whether you are an independent adjuster seeking to get hired and sent out during a natural disaster or catastrophe or you are a staff adjuster who knows they will need to be ready when their company sends them, there are a few things you can do to make sure you are always prepared. Catastrophes like […]