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Auto Damage Appraisers Are ESSENTIAL During Coronavirus
We’re facing a true and genuine global crisis, the likes of which none of us have ever seen in our lifetimes. This is a once in a century pandemic. People are isolating and quarantining themselves. Businesses are shutting down. Lawmakers are scrambling to get a grasp...
How to Estimate Auto Hail Damage With a PDR Matrix
Knowing how to properly write an auto damage hail estimate is important. Many independent adjusters and auto damage appraisers don't understand the concept and end up guessing at how to do it, without using a PDR Matrix at all....
How to Become an Insurance Adjuster: A Comprehensive Guide
If you’re considering becoming an insurance adjuster, and wondering where to start, you’re in the right place. After 11 years of experience working as an independent adjuster, and mentoring hundreds of new adjusters, I’ve learned that being prepared provides a huge...
How to Be Successful as a Catastrophic Insurance Adjuster
Many independent adjusters dream about traveling the country to process catastrophic claims. Getting a call for deployment as a catastrophic insurance adjuster after a big storm can mean a paycheck of five hundred dollars or more per day -- and it’s an exhilarating...
How to Get the State Farm Adjuster Certification
The State Farm adjuster certification is something that many independent adjusters want to obtain. If you’ve been looking into how to become an insurance adjuster, or you're in the process of becoming an independent adjuster, you’ve probably been told you should try...
Insurance Adjuster License Requirements by State
Figuring out insurance adjuster license requirements by state can be a BIG HEADACHE when you first get started. Some states have their own program, some coordinate with other states, and some don’t even require a license. And there’s a lot riding on the choice of...
Catastrophe Adjuster Salary: How Much Can a CAT Adjuster Make?
What does a catastrophe adjuster salary usually look like? Great question, but it depends greatly on the type of adjusting you pursue. When a big disaster strikes, cat adjusters can make a lot of money in a short amount of time. But can you make a steady income...
Auto Damage Appraiser Salary: How Much Can Appraisers Make?
What is an auto damage appraiser’s salary? This is likely the first question you’ll have when considering becoming an auto damage appraiser. The answer varies greatly depending on whether you are a staff appraiser or whether you're working for one of the nation's...
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming an Auto Damage Appraiser in 2020
Do you want to become an auto damage appraiser? Have you been trying to figure out how to become an insurance adjuster, and get started without wasting lots of time or money? Perfect. Being an independent auto damage appraiser who handles auto insurance claims on a...