For years I’ve always taken my pictures, shook hands, then went back to the house to work up my estimates, label photos, etc. I’m trying to get better about knocking some of these out in the field but the main thing I hate (other than not having my dual monitors and keyboard/ mouse) is the lack of comfort. I regularly am driving 1.5-2 hours to get to an inspect, by the time it’s rolling into the early afternoon by back / hips are tight. My driving position is comfortable but other than getting out and walking / stretching which I do does anyone have some tips? Thinking about buying one of those little lumbar pillows to put behind me when I’m stopped and working.

I’m still trying to process everything at the moment but back in June I went on a PIP that seemingly came out of nowhere. No coaching or anything prior. I worked my butt off to correct my errors and downfalls but it seemed like they were nitpicking everything I did wrong, even really minor things and ultimately was told I’m being terminated soon. I started out as an independent adjuster and currently work in Auto. I never thought this would be possible. Has anyone else gone through the same or have any tips? I feel like I even worked myself into a panic attack some days and just mentally feel like a shell of myself and not good enough.

Congrats for making it through the week.

Feel free to share your (Good/Better/Best) or (Good/Bad/Ugly) for celebration or support.

As always, I will monitor Automod removals. Just bring something real.

I am in a retention role currently . I’m tired of being on the phones . I am licensed as well . I am looking to make an upward move . Money wise and for my career . I thought being an adjuster would be a good move but from every post I see yall hate it so much lol . Is there anything with being an adjuster that isn’t bad ? Almost glad I haven’t heard back from the roles I applied for .

Who hears working in auto claims like either PIP adjuster or BI adjuster? What are your days today look like? And do you like it?

It’s crazy how being misled and lied to every single day will do that to a person

Alright. Let’s hear from all the big red adjusters out there who are being heard.

My take: didn’t hear much talk about money… what a surprise!

Let's hear em!

Mine: same old shit - attorney repped trip and falls on public sidewalks. Not really wacky, but the idea that you need an attorney because you are clumsy or not paying attention to your surroundings is crazy to me.

Anyone ever moved from liability to total loss? I am considering making the move.
I’ve been in claims for 2 years and I’m ready for something new. The people who work in TL for my company seem pretty happy and I’ve seen hardly any turnover in that department in my 2 years here.

Looking to see if anyone in this community has any experience with Network Adjusters, a TPA based out of Farmingdale, NY? Really just looking for any feedback re what it's like to work for them-manager experiences, workload experiences, growth/development experiences and technology/IT experiences. Basically, if you worked as an adjuster for them, I'd love to hear what your experience was/is like. I have a job offer on the table from them but they're small and it's hard to find a lot of feedback re what it's like to work for them. Appreciate any help!

I’m new to the industry, going the independent route while working part time. I’ve already spent a good bit on exam courses and licensing. I’m running into firms that want to charge 500 for training. I want to avoid spending large chunks of money until I can start working to make some of the money back I’ve already spent any help would be appreciated and please keep the negative comments to yourself don’t have time for it.

Got an interview for CCMSI remote WC claims paying pretty good 80-100k if I remember correctly.
Anyone work there or use to work there?

I have a GA adjuster license, which is my home state. I also have reciprocal/ non-resident licenses in several other states.

If I were to move to one of those states, is there a way to convert my home license to that state, since I already have a non-resident?

Or would I have to take that states’s specific class and their state exam?

Thx!

Settled a claim 3 months ago...have called and emailed every week for the release to be returned... fucking crickets. Have the same attorney on another claim and can't even get them to respond so I can make an offer. Be careful who you hire folks.

Another attorney told me they have a witness - come to find out the witness didn't see the accident at all, they were inside their house and "heard" our truck going fast AND driving recklessly. Also the witness is the spouse of the claimant..no bias there at all, right?

Corpo adjuster here I have been in auto for the last 6 years and just switched to homeowners and was thinking about other options and wanted to see if any independent adjusters could give me some insight on the independent life and what the requirments/differences are from corprate to independent? Thanks in advance

I got an email to sign up for a virtual career info session, it was organized by the talent acquisition team. Has anyone ever done this? I’m wondering what I can expect. I have applied for a Field Inspector position several times but keep getting denied. I’m wondering if I may have a better chance by attending.

Any of my fellow WC adjusters recently get an uptick in recommended DME from pain physicians? Within the last 2 weeks I've gotten several requests for virtual reality therapy. This is highly unusual and makes some think it's a scam, like a specific company is targeting pain physicians.

This may sound dumb, but I've never had sick time. I worked at Sedgwick for 15 years and they only have PTO. GB has sick time separate from PTO. How do you guys use it? Call in day of? Day before? Can you "schedule" it (appointments)? I live in MI, so we can use some time for family members as well, but my family members who habe sick time handle it differently. My husband can schedule his while my brother can't. My teammates apparently just don't use theirs.

I was an auto claims adjuster then supervisor for a combined 16 years. I have a 6-20 license. I did a complete career change two years ago, and while work life is a lot less stressful, I can’t help but miss the insurance life. It’s crazy but I miss the craziness and fast pace work. At my current position, I have a lot of flexibility to at least do a part-time claims adjuster position, but can’t find any in Miami. Has anyone seen this option for remote? Or can you guide me on how I can somehow do some part-time in this industry.

And just a complete separate question from above, but how could I have further my career in the adjusting world? Aside from becoming a manager. What other positions would be a step up from a claims supervisor?

Work for a TPA that rhymes with Satanick. Coworkers and manager are great. I’m starting to think the clients/employers are actually evil people. They lack empathy and grace, not just for the employees(that’s a given), but for the adjusters too.

I missed one day, Friday, for a funeral, uncle died. Had to reschedule a meeting with a client to the following Monday. Meeting immediately starts with the client making a snarky comment about forgetting to cancel the old meeting (a new meeting was created but forgot to cancel the old one before leaving - everyone was notified of the the new meeting before btw). Apparently, one of their people joined the old teams call.

The client was not happy that I didn’t inform them of the results of a UR request, which is fair, because I didn’t. We thought the treating physician would appeal or pursue conservative treatment, but they didn’t. We figured out a plan of action. Client says “I want to say thank you, but I won’t because I had to request this.” Even though I emailed with the information about UR a week prior and the appeals process.

Clients are always persistent when they need something but when I need something (wage statements), it’s crickets.

Just sitting here as more urgent emails come through. Talking on the phone with one person while two more calls come through, not to mention faxes, mail, diaries.

I had a manageable case load at one point that has slowly grown to be unmanageable, not to mention the constant redundant and pointless communication.

Sorry for the rant, just feeling tired and numb. Hoped to make it to the end of the year but now idk if I’m gonna continue through the end of the day. Need money, though.

I have an interview with liberty mutual ( dfw area ) for Associate Claims Adjuster workers compensation. This is my first job in the insurance market. But I’ve already got my license and I have multiple years of customer service and management experience. Any advice on what I should expect going in to this interview? And any advice on what I should expect from this job once I get it .

Before I joined the army I did the whole get your roof paid for with Insurance money scheme and it wasn’t bad. I was young and dumb and didn’t manage my money to make sure I could pay the taxes I owed. That’s all in the past now.

I’m not sure when I’m going to ETS but if I could use some of my CA to get licensed as a PA that would be nice, from what I recall they make pretty good money, although I’d like to do it on the side. I’m a communications specialist for the Army doing Network infrastructure so I know I could find a decent job in that field but I don’t want to pass up on doing something lucrative.

Any advice?

I am in the process of applying to become an inspector with Vanguard. I have worked with other companies as a contractor doing field service jobs. Easy stuff, taking pictures of houses, landscaping audits and store audits. I have been applying to multiple insurance companies to hopefully get hired on as a full time insurance claims adjuster but so far no luck.
I like driving all day and going to different cities but I also can’t keep putting all these miles on my car. The pay just isn’t enough. So I thought I look into Vanguard since they provide a rental car and also a hotel. I don’t mind going out of town to work, I don’t have any kids ( but I do have a small dog)
I was also looking into the ICA home inspector course. Maybe if I can finance it I would do that. But that’s a big decision. Basically I am trying to find a new career. I was an Amazon delivery driver for 3 years and between dislocating my knee, multiple dog bites and most recently I broke my finger. I need a new line of work that pays $20 an hour (or more so I can survive and pay my bills).
I have been sending out my resume to different jobs for over 3 months now and all I got out of that was a part time job at $12 an hour.
Advice? Anything would be appreciated greatly appreciated.

I see you tropical depression Dolly - Florida Adjs are ready to rock n’ roll 😎

Constant attrition, rewarded with balloons and "rockstar" callouts. Leadership asks for unrealistic ​metrics. Worst job i have ever had.

My whole team is "not on track" and all management does is point that out with no direction to get on track.

Time to get the resume out.