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There are many professions in the world that promise to be rewarding and fulfilling. Becoming and independent claims adjuster is one of them. Though this might not be a profession you have heard of before, it does pay a substantial amount and is in high demand. It is a serious decision to follow this career path, and worth considering if you are looking for a stable career where you can help others and where you are able to make your own decisions. If you want to be in charge of your own day, travel, and set your own schedule, then this is the perfect opportunity, as an adjuster works independently in the field, and is responsible for his own work. This article will provide a look at the role of an independent claims adjuster, the duties it entails, and what the benefits are to taking on this type of position.

Insurance claim handling after hurricanes may require more empathy than other situations. This post gives ways to be more empathetic to these customers.

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The goal of the insurance company is to settle a claim for as little money as possible. It's why insurance policies are laden with legal terms and doublespeak to the point that policyholders really have no idea what their policy does and doesn't cover. This confusion may prompt policyholders to hire a public adjuster unnecessarily. The truth is, many public adjusters don't review every detail of a policy and may even, occasionally, represent a claim that is not even covered.

One of the main qualities that insurance adjusters or an independent claims adjuster needs to have is to be trustworthy. Ethics play a major role in any business, and especially when it comes to insurance claims. Fraud in this industry can sometimes be written off as a "victimless" crime which is not necessarily true, as other insureds are footing the bill for the insurance companies' losses. If an adjuster is committing fraud or trying to scam the system and earn extra money, he is hurting everyone who uses that insurance company

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With its evidence room overflowing with cell phones, the Richmond County school board is wanting to give away what it has taken 15 years to collect. The board decided to give the phones back to students when it changed its policy for cell phones in June. The policy replaces the often-criticized rule to seize phones for 365 calendar days when a pupil is caught with one. In 15 years, 5,725 phones were taken from students, according to the public safety department. Of those, 4,566 were still being held by the department this summer. Under the new rules, a parent has 10 days to claim a phone before it is turned in to public safety on the first offense. For a second offense and any phones not claimed at the school on the first offense, public safety takes the phone for 30 days.

The Internet can be a rich and valuable source of information - and an even richer source of misinformation. Sorting out the valuable claims from the worthless ones is tricky, since at first glance a Web site written by an expert can look a lot like one written by your next-door neighbor. This lesson offers students background and practice in determining authority on the Internet - how to tell whether an author has expertise or not, and whether you're getting the straight story.

The Internet can be a rich and valuable source of information - and an even richer source of misinformation. Sorting out the valuable claims from the worthless ones is tricky, since at first glance a Web site written by an expert can look a lot like one written by your next-door neighbor. This lesson offers students background and practice in determining authority on the Internet - how to tell whether an author has expertise or not, and whether you're getting the straight story.

The Internet can be a rich and valuable source of information - and an even richer source of misinformation. Sorting out the valuable claims from the worthless ones is tricky, since at first glance a Web site written by an expert can look a lot like one written by your next-door neighbor. This lesson offers students background and practice in determining authority on the Internet - how to tell whether an author has expertise or not, and whether you're getting the straight story.

When it comes to getting a job as an independent claims adjuster, the resume is an important part of the process. It seems, however, that resumes are going out of style. What does that mean for you? Social media and blogs are starting to replace the traditional resumes, so you may need to start rethinking and revamping your social media presence.

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Overview of the differences between an independent claims adjuster and a staff adjuster, as well as practical advice on your property adjuster career.

THE mother of a former student at the prestigious Sydney girls' school embroiled in a cyber-bullying scandal has spoken out about the claimed culture of intimidation at Ascham. The woman said yesterday, on condition of anonymity, that her daughter had been forced to leave the school after becoming the target of bullies."There is a culture of bullying at the school which has been going on for years," she said. "These days it is cyber bullying, when my daughter was there it was text messages."

Insurance fraud is more common than you think and there is a good chance you may have already committed it. Homeowners who inflate their losses on a claim are committing insurance fraud and, while it may seem harmless, it adds up to big bucks every year - with jail time for perpetrators, in extreme cases.

Credit scores are used to assess risk in most financial applications; qualifying for a credit card, buying a car, or getting approved for a mortgage. One thing that most people are not aware of is the impact a credit score can have on homeowner's insurance premiums. Most states allow the use of credit scores to determine insurance rates as they help to assess the homeowner's risk of potentially submitting a claim.

Staff adjusters, independent adjusters, and CAT adjusters all work for insurance companies. Public adjusters work for the policy holder. An adjuster will assess the damage to property and/or person, determine the insurance coverage, investigate the claim, and negotiate a settlement. Each type of adjuster works in a different type of setting with varying daily schedules.

Independent adjusters are sometimes required to meet with a contractor to review damages. An adjuster's goal is to reach an agreement with the contractor and work toward a speedy claim closure. Many contractors are reasonable professionals but, sometimes their goal is to increase their profit margin. In this article, you will learn a few tips to improve contractor inspections.

"Many areas in the United States are affected by natural disasters at various times of the year. However, there are a few states where natural disasters seem to occur more often. These areas have higher insurance premiums as a result of more claims and increased risk for loss. Considering the number of disasters that occur, there is a higher need for adjusters in the following areas."

As an independent adjuster, you may be called into an immediate investigation or situation. As a private contractor, there are no set office hours or scheduled work days. If you are called to investigate a claim, you should be prepared.

Hurricane Harvey experience might be some of the new adjusters' first opportunity in the insurance claims industry. Read more of this new adjuster gold rush.