Wow... You have outdone yourself. I know this video was produced some time ago, but the checklist appears timeless. Thank you! This is exactly the kind of info that I believe I need.
Thanks for this video. I'm a new staff adjuster with a carrier in California. I was assigned to the CAT team, so a large amount of claims from the wildfires. Organization and prioritization is really key, which is something I have to improve on. A checklist is a good idea that I will start implementing immediately. Have a great weekend.
I appreciate your videos. I plan on getting my license in July and will probably go to an adjusting "school" in early 2020. Hopefully I'll get some good experience and eventually get contracted.
Hi Matt, I’ve closed hundreds of claims using drone roof photos. I agree its not good for hail, but 2 story houses on the beach, on stilts, for wind damage? Most of those houses have meatal roofs as well. I did crash a drone but it appeared to have lost the signal and I lost control. I’ve had my FAA Part 107 for almost 4 years and have re-tested. I’ve gotten permission to close a prison to use my drone in controlled air space. Why charge for a lift or a ladder assist when you can save someone’s life?
I'm totally with you that drones have the incredible ability to reach extra-dangerous or inaccessible areas for sure. My stance, however, is that because most of the income we generate as cat property adjusters comes during midwest hail, most* of those roofs are not hard to access. *yes I know that DFW and many places in Texas and elsewhere in a lot of higher end suburbs that's not necessarily the case. But most houses I looked at in my career were little ranches.
Thanks so much for your video's Mathew. These are very helpful. Can you please make a video with strategies or tips to finding work for newly licensed adjusters? Thanks again!
Working on it! But in the meantime, two things: For cat work - you have to wait until storm season really kicks up to get a deployment as a new IA. March April. Good news is that you've got plenty of time to train, practice, and gather your gear. For daily work - you can pretty start right now if you want to. You have to get on the phone with all the IA firms you can and ask them about daily work in your area. I know that many will even train new people to do daily. You got this.
@@AdjusterTV Great! Thanks so much for the quick reply. I am currently finishing master xactimate course work now. Will be done by end of Feb. Tape Measures, Computer (suggest Microsoft or Mac?), Ladder, Notebooks, reliable vehicle, Chaulk.. Anything I am forgetting here? Is daily work just referring to odd jobs IA firms have? I live in Denver.
@@tylerdiener4161 Daily work.. IA claims that are regular business claims. Cat claims are mostly wind/hail (which denver gets a ton of). Daily are going to be water losses usually (broken dishwasher floods downstairs kinda thing). Lower volume. Might be challenging to find a lot of daily stuff in Denver, but you should reach out to Mike Popejoy at Mile High Adjusters. He can probably help point you in the right direction.
@@AdjusterTV Ok great! I am glad you recommend Mike Popejoy, I am actually currently signed up for his Adjuster training to get my license! Thanks again Mathew.
It's not typical. Carriers love it, I have a million reasons why I do it.. but I think maybe 10% of IA's close on site. Are you interested in learning how to do that? I'm thinking about putting together a training on it....
Wow... You have outdone yourself. I know this video was produced some time ago, but the checklist appears timeless.
Thank you! This is exactly the kind of info that I believe I need.
Thanks for this video. I'm a new staff adjuster with a carrier in California. I was assigned to the CAT team, so a large amount of claims from the wildfires. Organization and prioritization is really key, which is something I have to improve on. A checklist is a good idea that I will start implementing immediately. Have a great weekend.
Thanks, Kee! Did you go on site or were you handling claims from your desk?
Great tip. I am used to following checklists and orders. Looking to get my license after first of the year.
Keep us posted.
Thank you
Good stuff
I’m trying to use these inside as well
It’s very difficult to close three inside. The extra processes are endless. But this could help
I appreciate your videos. I plan on getting my license in July and will probably go to an adjusting "school" in early 2020. Hopefully I'll get some good experience and eventually get contracted.
Thanks, Anthony. I have no doubt you can get work in this industry.
Hi Matt,
I’ve closed hundreds of claims using drone roof photos. I agree its not good for hail, but 2 story houses on the beach, on stilts, for wind damage? Most of those houses have meatal roofs as well. I did crash a drone but it appeared to have lost the signal and I lost control. I’ve had my FAA Part 107 for almost 4 years and have re-tested. I’ve gotten permission to close a prison to use my drone in controlled air space. Why charge for a lift or a ladder assist when you can save someone’s life?
I'm totally with you that drones have the incredible ability to reach extra-dangerous or inaccessible areas for sure. My stance, however, is that because most of the income we generate as cat property adjusters comes during midwest hail, most* of those roofs are not hard to access.
*yes I know that DFW and many places in Texas and elsewhere in a lot of higher end suburbs that's not necessarily the case. But most houses I looked at in my career were little ranches.
This is great - thanks!
Any time!
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Thanks so much for your video's Mathew. These are very helpful. Can you please make a video with strategies or tips to finding work for newly licensed adjusters? Thanks again!
Working on it! But in the meantime, two things:
For cat work - you have to wait until storm season really kicks up to get a deployment as a new IA. March April. Good news is that you've got plenty of time to train, practice, and gather your gear.
For daily work - you can pretty start right now if you want to. You have to get on the phone with all the IA firms you can and ask them about daily work in your area. I know that many will even train new people to do daily.
You got this.
@@AdjusterTV Great! Thanks so much for the quick reply. I am currently finishing master xactimate course work now. Will be done by end of Feb. Tape Measures, Computer (suggest Microsoft or Mac?), Ladder, Notebooks, reliable vehicle, Chaulk.. Anything I am forgetting here? Is daily work just referring to odd jobs IA firms have? I live in Denver.
@@tylerdiener4161 Daily work.. IA claims that are regular business claims. Cat claims are mostly wind/hail (which denver gets a ton of). Daily are going to be water losses usually (broken dishwasher floods downstairs kinda thing). Lower volume. Might be challenging to find a lot of daily stuff in Denver, but you should reach out to Mike Popejoy at Mile High Adjusters. He can probably help point you in the right direction.
@@AdjusterTV Ok great! I am glad you recommend Mike Popejoy, I am actually currently signed up for his Adjuster training to get my license! Thanks again Mathew.
@@tylerdiener4161 Perfect
Sample claim setup checklist
2nd to last line.
Eat a corndog
Lol
Mathew, you close your claims on site is that typical?
It's not typical. Carriers love it, I have a million reasons why I do it.. but I think maybe 10% of IA's close on site. Are you interested in learning how to do that? I'm thinking about putting together a training on it....
If u were not giving anything pls don't waist our time
link is in the description! Here it is again: www.adjustertv.com/checklist