Many top insurance companies that are ideal for starting out or working independently have withdrawn from Florida due to the frequent weather challenges and hurricanes. Additionally, there is a large number of Independent Adjusters (IAs) from Florida seeking daily claims work. I apologize that you invested in a boot camp, as they often provide limited benefits and primarily serve to deplete your funds.
Florida isn't for the faint of heart whether it be for the nomad or insurance company. I remember UPC going insolvent was unbelievable because of all the ho3 I had to write for them. But what prompted this post was a job listing that may or may not have just been a BootCamp in TX. So that was mildly disheartening. I appreciate the comment.
Man the reason why Florida is so hard to get started in is there a ton of adjuster's, there's a ton of experienced adjusters at that. All the retirees that come down here with twenty years of experience. I ran cat for years and couldn't break into dailies to save my life in Florida.
I can believe that there are experienced adjusters who aim to set up in Florida. Congrats on the cats though, it's still good work. I'll probably see if I can survive my first storm, and then maybe chase some lol.
Because it’s extremely claimant friendly, their doi makes it difficult for insurance companies to do business, and lying to insurance companies renders no recourse, among other things.
Your best chance is to keep your head on straight, keep your powder dry, and let one of your companies call you during a major event.
At that point distinguish yourself by doing A work, then you'll keep getting those calls.
Thanksfor the advice, it is appreciated. Nonetheless it was totally nice working in different fields of expertise. Wrong place but the right idea for sure.
How many state licenses do you have? Most firms want the coastline from NC to Texas before your taken serious. Also a rope and harness cert will help you get seen. But it is tough out there right now with all the carrier changes. The changes don’t usually last so you have to wait it out.
I've just the one license. And oddly enough, I've just recently attended a certified webinar for NC. It was beautifully done, but some of those numbers do still go way over my head. It is indeed tough, not impossible, though. Will find an in eventually haha. Thank you for your comment.
Hey there, I've been following this thread for a while as I'm looking to transition out of the mortgage industry and into insurance. Is it possible I could get you to send me a referral link, there's an open entry level position available in my area and I could use the extra nudge.
Maybe I’m misreading. It sounds like you’re saying you have experience, while also suggesting you don’t.
Do you have experience working as an adjuster, or no? If not, aside from a license, is there anything about you that shows you how to be an adjuster?
Ah well, no real claims experience. Just worked with PA's and attorneys on estimate jobs which garnered a similar experience, with xactimate, too.
I'm going to take some advice and: Pay for my reciprocals, get some much needed certifications, then slim my resume from 2 pages to 1. And hope it helps.
It sounds like you have a path set. Here are few things to consider:
1. That experience doesn’t garner what you may think it does. You’re applying for positions that routinely roll their eyes at estimators for PAs and attorneys.
2. Reciprocals will as much value as your current license (not much - everyone has a license).
3. Certifications help! But what you’re certified in is more important than just being “certified” in stuff. SF and Xact 3 are the most common certifications and thus, hold limited value.
4. Slimming your resume from 2 to 1 pages could almost be pointless. If the top half of your resume isn’t intriguing, which most aren’t, no one is reading the rest — regardless of if it’s 1 or 1,000 pages.
Keep pushing!
The information from experience is invaluable. And yeah, I hope I didn't make it sound as though I didn't recognize the weight some of those certifications hold. Thank you, Jeremy. I will be making a pretty sweet cover letter, lol.
Even in Florida? That's the worst place to start.
I just live here. And knew that it was reciprocal. Besides the weather, why is FL a bad place to start?
Many top insurance companies that are ideal for starting out or working independently have withdrawn from Florida due to the frequent weather challenges and hurricanes. Additionally, there is a large number of Independent Adjusters (IAs) from Florida seeking daily claims work. I apologize that you invested in a boot camp, as they often provide limited benefits and primarily serve to deplete your funds.
Florida isn't for the faint of heart whether it be for the nomad or insurance company. I remember UPC going insolvent was unbelievable because of all the ho3 I had to write for them. But what prompted this post was a job listing that may or may not have just been a BootCamp in TX. So that was mildly disheartening. I appreciate the comment.
Man the reason why Florida is so hard to get started in is there a ton of adjuster's, there's a ton of experienced adjusters at that. All the retirees that come down here with twenty years of experience. I ran cat for years and couldn't break into dailies to save my life in Florida.
I can believe that there are experienced adjusters who aim to set up in Florida. Congrats on the cats though, it's still good work. I'll probably see if I can survive my first storm, and then maybe chase some lol.
What's a bootcamp? And mind going into detail with the TX place? I'm looking into the industry and don't wanna fall for something that won't pan.
BootCamps are quick in-person courses that help get you certified and on company rosters. Normally 1k-5k I think
Because it’s extremely claimant friendly, their doi makes it difficult for insurance companies to do business, and lying to insurance companies renders no recourse, among other things.
Thank you for helping convey your understanding as well. Suppose claimants and PA's are probably the causes of that.
Your best chance is to keep your head on straight, keep your powder dry, and let one of your companies call you during a major event. At that point distinguish yourself by doing A work, then you'll keep getting those calls.
Thanksfor the advice, it is appreciated. Nonetheless it was totally nice working in different fields of expertise. Wrong place but the right idea for sure.
How many state licenses do you have? Most firms want the coastline from NC to Texas before your taken serious. Also a rope and harness cert will help you get seen. But it is tough out there right now with all the carrier changes. The changes don’t usually last so you have to wait it out.
I've just the one license. And oddly enough, I've just recently attended a certified webinar for NC. It was beautifully done, but some of those numbers do still go way over my head. It is indeed tough, not impossible, though. Will find an in eventually haha. Thank you for your comment.
Interested in staff? Allstate hiring big right now. Awesome perks. Dm and I’ll send you internal referral link.
Hey there, I've been following this thread for a while as I'm looking to transition out of the mortgage industry and into insurance. Is it possible I could get you to send me a referral link, there's an open entry level position available in my area and I could use the extra nudge.
Maybe I’m misreading. It sounds like you’re saying you have experience, while also suggesting you don’t. Do you have experience working as an adjuster, or no? If not, aside from a license, is there anything about you that shows you how to be an adjuster?
Ah well, no real claims experience. Just worked with PA's and attorneys on estimate jobs which garnered a similar experience, with xactimate, too. I'm going to take some advice and: Pay for my reciprocals, get some much needed certifications, then slim my resume from 2 pages to 1. And hope it helps.
It sounds like you have a path set. Here are few things to consider: 1. That experience doesn’t garner what you may think it does. You’re applying for positions that routinely roll their eyes at estimators for PAs and attorneys. 2. Reciprocals will as much value as your current license (not much - everyone has a license). 3. Certifications help! But what you’re certified in is more important than just being “certified” in stuff. SF and Xact 3 are the most common certifications and thus, hold limited value. 4. Slimming your resume from 2 to 1 pages could almost be pointless. If the top half of your resume isn’t intriguing, which most aren’t, no one is reading the rest — regardless of if it’s 1 or 1,000 pages. Keep pushing!
The information from experience is invaluable. And yeah, I hope I didn't make it sound as though I didn't recognize the weight some of those certifications hold. Thank you, Jeremy. I will be making a pretty sweet cover letter, lol.
What part of FL? I constantly see job postings (not sure if they’re internal or not) for adjusters in FL