How do I become aHeavy Truck and Off Road Insurance Adjuster

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:41 pm   Post subject: How do I become aHeavy Truck and Off Road Insurance Adjuster  

I am out of work and looking for a career inwhich I have over 30 years knowledge in Parts, Service and Sales in the Heavy Truck and Equipment Industry.
I have worked with adjusters on many occasions and found it very challenging and would love to find out about becomeing a Adjuster.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:37 pm   Post subject:   

An adjuster would typically investigate a claim, apply insurance and local laws, and make liability determinations. An appraiser is a person who just inspects damaged vehicles. To become an appraiser or adjuster you may need to obtain a license depending on the state where you want to work. This can be done on your own or you might be able to find a job with a company who is willing to train you and help you obtain your license. It's tough to find a job as just an appraiser if you don't already know how to write up damage on a vehicle.

A heavy equipment appraiser is someone who has worked a long time inspecting damaged vehicle and knows enough to write up large machinery. This is usually not a large part of their job, they still make their bread and butter inspecting private passenger vehicles. In order to inspect heavy equipment you'd have to be an appraiser for a long time and perhaps take some classes on the subject.

You may want to call you states Dept of Ins and ask them if a licenses is required in your state to become an adjuster or appraiser.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:12 pm   Post subject:   

I agree with T. Although, there are quite a few insurance companies out there that will hire just about anyone to become an appraiser as long as you have a college degree wnd little or no automotive experiance.

An adjuster is far more involved than an appraiser as T pointed out. Rarely do I ever see adjuster positions advertised with "no experiance needed".

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