by hope34601 » Sat Nov 29, 2008 03:30 am
I am presently in Life & Health field, but would like to try the adjuster field. I am 55 yrs old and would like an honest opinion, if this field is worth really looking into? Also is there a decent pay to live on and jobs available in this rough economy?Your comments would be appreciated good or bad as they might be.
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 02:31 pm Post Subject:
really hope it depends on your area...if you are considering independent adjusting, that can be feast or famine....and I'm talking only of P&C adjusting...which really requires a good five years to be half way good at it..
I think you would be well suited for life and health claims handling. p&c not so much.
As to the money, i do real well based on my area but i've also been doing this over 20 years...
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 04:11 pm Post Subject: question for adjusters
I value your knowledge and thank you for the suggestion. Never thought of health adjuster, I'll check it out.
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:27 am Post Subject:
Hope, I think you have sufficient years of experience as an agent. Why do you like to switch the field? Switching job and setting your foot on a new ground is never been an easy job.
However, as far I know the adjusters make good dough to survive even at the hardest time. So, good luck!!
~jeremy
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 04:49 pm Post Subject: Adjuster question
I have had an agent license for 20 yrs, but have truly started selling, just in the past 5 yrs. I needed the license for another business I was in.
Anyway, I don't like selling to be honest about it.
A sales person I am not, but I do like the insurance field. I do a lot of computer work, but don't know what's required for estimating.
Plus, I will need to stay local to home until I can get other matters in order. I have animals that would need care if I go on long jobs.
This board is very helpful, thank you all.
hope33709
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 01:41 am Post Subject:
I do a lot of computer work, but don't know what's required for estimating
Hope, it truly takes a good five years to be come half way good at estimating there is a whole lot more to it than the computer aspect...you know though something else that might interest you and think you would be good at and should check out, is a resident underwriter...Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 03:57 am Post Subject:
Hope, to qualify as an adjuster you have to successfully complete the pre-licensing course that is mandatory in almost every state for the licensing purpose. You may get the details regarding the course and the test in the state insurance department's website. You may also have to enroll for the classes designed to prepare the aspiring adjusters for the licensing test.
However, in addition to this you can check out with the chances of becoming an underwriter as Lori has suggested. This too an interesting field and offers lots of challenges.
~Jeremy
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 09:57 am Post Subject: insurance
And from the 'consumer's' side of it?....'we' like honest adjusters. ..people who know what they are talking about. Someone who will REAALY help us out in that 'time of need.' In those 'tough times.'
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