Hey Max, thank you so much for this video. I am currently an auto liability adjuster with a major insurance carrier and have been so for over a year. I want to transition to an IA, so your video was extremely informative. Because I am a file owner for auto claims I know I have a pretty good understanding of auto damage claims. This video gave E the motivation I need to take the leap to get my license and get started ❤
Thank you for the value and share your experience! 1) When starting out as a new independent adjuster and working Auto claims, what should I expect to make as my day rate, honestly and realistically? 2) How many hours a day on average should I expect to work? 3) Will you work 5 or 6 days a week? Thank you so much!
1. It depends on how efficient you are with scheduling inspections and writing estimates. I would say 60-80k is a very realistic range, I was eventually able to make more but that was after a couple years as and IA + having worked at a bodyshop. Your first year you may only make 35-45k while you learn the ropes. 2. Ultimately this is up to you but I recommend putting in a lot of hours your first couple years to be proficient. It was not uncommon to work 12+ hour days during peak season but much of that is drive time where you can listen to music, podcasts, books, ect.. so for me that is not a big deal. 3. Once again this is up to you, if I have a lot of claims stacked up I may work a half or full day on the weekend. Some people just say "screw it" and wait until Monday but I'll usually try and get them done unless I have something going on.
@@MaxOlsonChasing hey Max I’m in the same boat. Worked a little over 4 years as an estimator at a body shop and just got my independent auto adjuster license in Louisiana. How would I find work with firms? Just go to their websites and put in my info?
Good information in this video. We met briefly at the January convention, I was the guy in the overalls. This week I begin doing auto-adjusting here in Arizona. I thought it was a great way to start getting my feet wet in the industry. As you said, it keeps my schedule, firmly in my hands. I'll be watching for the next video! :-)
It is possible, you might try doing some photo/scope assignments for a company like We Go Look, TheBest, or Nexterra to see if it's something you are into. However, the best way to go about it is usually all in...
If I want to get into this field, do firms allow people to do part time hours? Like late afternoon or weekends? I would have to get my feet wet and see how the process works and also know for sure that there was enough work in my area before I could quit my full time job.
In some high volume areas, firms are so desperate for people that they don't care if you just work for a few days. It is something that needs to be made clear from the get-go but be warned... if you do a good job they will keep asking for more. Vice versa, if you are in an area that has low volume or lots of good adjusters, you may not get much of an opportunity working part time.
What's a great way to get into this field? I just got my associates degree in Automotive Collision Technology with an emphasis on Estimating. I am familiar with CCSone. Its just hard finding a position without any experience. Every company wants 2-5 years experience. How do new auto adjusters get started in this field?
Hi John! IA Path has a rapid auto appraisal course on their platform that allows you to skip the 2-5 year experience plan. Thing is, you have to be on the site at the right time to sign up for it. I believe they have a newsletter that can help let you know when things are starting up.
Here's a tip: companies don't always require that experience even if the job listing says they do. Apply for the job and explain your relatable experience/transferrable skills in your cover letter. Odds are you can at least get some interviews. If you don't want to do that, sometimes companies put jobs up that are specifically apprentice positions.
Apprentice positions.are those hourly pay?I wouldn't mind if it is but should I do that before doing independent appraisal work? Also is there apprentice appraisal positions around dallas?
I've recently started doing auto appraisals (Photos of damaged vehicles) as a field agent. To what extent of auto work do you do as a field agent. I'm in TX, do you mind sharing which company you're with.... Trying to add on another company to keep steady assignments coming in.
Me and wife is thinking of working as a team on claims. I do the field work and send the info to her to get the claim pushed through. I have my Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi License for property and and she is now working on hers. If this is a good ideal would it work for Property or Auto?
www.adjustertv.com/posts/2019/11/21/iateams I think teams are a great way to go, provided you really think it through and both team members are on the same page as far as file quality.
I am considering adjusting as a career change, but I currently have a full time day job. Is it possible to start adjusting while keeping my full time job? I am not in a position to quit and jump all in into adjusting.
Hi Dena, it isn't possible to keep your full-time job outside of IA. IA itself is a full-time job and requires 100% of your attention. What I suggest is to stay at your current job while getting your licenses and certs. Once an opportunity opens up and you have a couple of months of money saved, THEN get into IA.
I believe it can be possible for daily auto. Certain companies like ACD will allow you to set parameters for days of the week you are available + claim load per day. This however will make you less valuable so you will not get as many claims as someone who is always available (or any if the demand is not high in your area).
@@mariemyers6747 There’s still the possibility of writing estimates even as a desk adjuster. Even if not you’ll usually want to know how to read exactimate so that you can understand other people’s drawings / estimates
@@mariemyers6747 it’s not absolutely necessary. There are people who manage to get a position without it but they usually know someone or get in during a big CAT storm when there’s a shortage of adjusters. It is something that is very highly recommended if you intend on doing property adjusting though.
Most auto adjusters make around 75k after getting the hang of it, the ones who are really proficient and take every opportunity can make over 100k, but this will require you to be working for most of the year.
Hi, If I'm going the adjuster route but want to start doing auto appraisals first, should I just get the general adjuster incense or also get the auto appraisal license? I'm in New York. Thanks.
Not at all. You just need a high school diploma, your LA license (and as many others as you can), and at least a Level 1 Xactimate User Certification. I've got a whole free masterclass on getting started at adjustertv.com/start
Awesome video. You've said ppl can make tons of money several times. However, you did not give any figures. A lot of money to one person is not a lot of money to others. How much money should a beginner expect to make in your scenario?
Your comment is quite old but I’ll give you my experience and current salary. I’ve worked in auto body for 7 years now, writing estimates the entire time. It’s a small operation so maybe 5 estimate a week on average. I just got a job at Allstate this year as a field auto adjuster. Their salary range for the position in NE Ohio was 57-89k a year. I asked for 80 and got offered 75k to start. Of course I have experience writing estimates on the body shop side but no experience at all in the insurance industry. So take all of this with a few grains of salt. Many factors could play into a beginner’s salary doing this.
That's crazy that you just get offered to write estimates no experience. I've worked in a body shop almost 10 years now. Between the shop I'm in and all the ones around me, im on long Island, there's alot. No one will hire with out experience
One of the best explanation on Auto Adjuster process. Honesty & Clarity at best
Hey Max, thank you so much for this video. I am currently an auto liability adjuster with a major insurance carrier and have been so for over a year. I want to transition to an IA, so your video was extremely informative. Because I am a file owner for auto claims I know I have a pretty good understanding of auto damage claims. This video gave
E the motivation I need to take the leap to get my license and get started ❤
Thank you for the value and share your experience!
1) When starting out as a new independent adjuster and working Auto claims, what should I expect to make as my day rate, honestly and realistically?
2) How many hours a day on average should I expect to work?
3) Will you work 5 or 6 days a week?
Thank you so much!
1. It depends on how efficient you are with scheduling inspections and writing estimates. I would say 60-80k is a very realistic range, I was eventually able to make more but that was after a couple years as and IA + having worked at a bodyshop. Your first year you may only make 35-45k while you learn the ropes.
2. Ultimately this is up to you but I recommend putting in a lot of hours your first couple years to be proficient. It was not uncommon to work 12+ hour days during peak season but much of that is drive time where you can listen to music, podcasts, books, ect.. so for me that is not a big deal.
3. Once again this is up to you, if I have a lot of claims stacked up I may work a half or full day on the weekend. Some people just say "screw it" and wait until Monday but I'll usually try and get them done unless I have something going on.
@@MaxOlsonChasing hey Max I’m in the same boat. Worked a little over 4 years as an estimator at a body shop and just got my independent auto adjuster license in Louisiana. How would I find work with firms? Just go to their websites and put in my info?
Complete claims service was looking for appraisers in Louisiana. Good luck to you. Im currently in adjuster pro preparing for the exam
What license do you need for auto adjuster?
Good information in this video. We met briefly at the January convention, I was the guy in the overalls. This week I begin doing auto-adjusting here in Arizona. I thought it was a great way to start getting my feet wet in the industry. As you said, it keeps my schedule, firmly in my hands. I'll be watching for the next video! :-)
Yeah, dude!! Of course I remember you.
how'd it go?
Excellent video thank you and many blessings in chasing your dreams
I’ve been doing auto claims for a few months now , this video is very on point
Is it worth it? I don't want to do more than 40 hours a week, btw, is there pressure to do more?
could you make a video of a walk through auto claim
I'm trying to figure out is this video about storm chasing and his life story or about being an auto adjustor?????
As an independent adjuster, how would you learn the different claim processes ?
I was going to be an auto adjuster but everything I'm reading online says it's terrible and that property is 10x better. Considering switching fields.
Thanks for honest review. I have a full time job as auto adjuster in SF. Am I able to do IA as a side hustle ? What is your take on it.
It is possible, you might try doing some photo/scope assignments for a company like We Go Look, TheBest, or Nexterra to see if it's something you are into. However, the best way to go about it is usually all in...
If I want to get into this field, do firms allow people to do part time hours? Like late afternoon or weekends? I would have to get my feet wet and see how the process works and also know for sure that there was enough work in my area before I could quit my full time job.
In some high volume areas, firms are so desperate for people that they don't care if you just work for a few days. It is something that needs to be made clear from the get-go but be warned... if you do a good job they will keep asking for more. Vice versa, if you are in an area that has low volume or lots of good adjusters, you may not get much of an opportunity working part time.
@@MaxOlsonChasing thank you so much for the reply! God Bless!
I'm currently working as an ECTA, what's the best way to transition to becoming an auto claims adjuster?
My suggestion would be to start doing photo and scope work with wegolook.com and www.scaclaims.com
How likely is to produce $400 in daily basis?
What's a great way to get into this field? I just got my associates degree in Automotive Collision Technology with an emphasis on Estimating. I am familiar with CCSone. Its just hard finding a position without any experience. Every company wants 2-5 years experience. How do new auto adjusters get started in this field?
Hi John! IA Path has a rapid auto appraisal course on their platform that allows you to skip the 2-5 year experience plan. Thing is, you have to be on the site at the right time to sign up for it. I believe they have a newsletter that can help let you know when things are starting up.
Here's a tip: companies don't always require that experience even if the job listing says they do. Apply for the job and explain your relatable experience/transferrable skills in your cover letter. Odds are you can at least get some interviews. If you don't want to do that, sometimes companies put jobs up that are specifically apprentice positions.
Apprentice positions.are those hourly pay?I wouldn't mind if it is but should I do that before doing independent appraisal work? Also is there apprentice appraisal positions around dallas?
I do a lot of this as a field agent but I don’t give an estimate of the vehicles worth.
Am I missing out on money by not being auto adjuster?
I've recently started doing auto appraisals (Photos of damaged vehicles) as a field agent. To what extent of auto work do you do as a field agent. I'm in TX, do you mind sharing which company you're with.... Trying to add on another company to keep steady assignments coming in.
Me and wife is thinking of working as a team on claims. I do the field work and send the info to her to get the claim pushed through. I have my Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi License for property and and she is now working on hers.
If this is a good ideal would it work for Property or Auto?
www.adjustertv.com/posts/2019/11/21/iateams I think teams are a great way to go, provided you really think it through and both team members are on the same page as far as file quality.
Thank You!👍🏽👍🏽
I am considering adjusting as a career change, but I currently have a full time day job. Is it possible to start adjusting while keeping my full time job? I am not in a position to quit and jump all in into adjusting.
Hi Dena, it isn't possible to keep your full-time job outside of IA. IA itself is a full-time job and requires 100% of your attention. What I suggest is to stay at your current job while getting your licenses and certs. Once an opportunity opens up and you have a couple of months of money saved, THEN get into IA.
I believe it can be possible for daily auto. Certain companies like ACD will allow you to set parameters for days of the week you are available + claim load per day. This however will make you less valuable so you will not get as many claims as someone who is always available (or any if the demand is not high in your area).
I thought you said you can work part time with flexible hours?@@insuranceadj101
Do you know any companies hiring new auto adjusters
ACD, Sedgwick, SCA, and many other are looking to expand their horizons. Where do you live?
Illinois
@@maxolsonsk8 waiting on my background check from Sedgwick
@@maxolsonsk8 What about for Texas?
How long on average does it take to do 1 claim?
Is it advisable to have Xactimate certification for being a auto adjuster or is that primarily for property?
Xactimate is usually used specifically for property claims. But if you ever decide you want to go that route it is an essential tool to have.
@@BullboBagginzEven if you plan on being a desk adjuster only?
@@mariemyers6747 There’s still the possibility of writing estimates even as a desk adjuster. Even if not you’ll usually want to know how to read exactimate so that you can understand other people’s drawings / estimates
@@mariemyers6747 it’s not absolutely necessary. There are people who manage to get a position without it but they usually know someone or get in during a big CAT storm when there’s a shortage of adjusters. It is something that is very highly recommended if you intend on doing property adjusting though.
How much is GOOD money?
Max just bought a new car with cash soooooo. But he's also good at saving.
Most auto adjusters make around 75k after getting the hang of it, the ones who are really proficient and take every opportunity can make over 100k, but this will require you to be working for most of the year.
What systems do you use on a day to day?
iapath.com has the answers to auto questions!
I want to work around 20 hours a week, because I want a life. Is that possible? How much would I make?
Hi, If I'm going the adjuster route but want to start doing auto appraisals first, should I just get the general adjuster incense or also get the auto appraisal license? I'm in New York. Thanks.
I dont have a degree. Will this be a barrier in Louisiana?
Not at all. You just need a high school diploma, your LA license (and as many others as you can), and at least a Level 1 Xactimate User Certification. I've got a whole free masterclass on getting started at adjustertv.com/start
Where do you find IA, auto jobs? I was really hoping the video would be more informative on that.
Dona Google search for appraisal firms.
What software would I need to do auto adjusting / appraisal ❓
Ccc one, Mitchell, or audatex
Graduated last week. Trying to get a job.
Graduated from what
There is more demand for property adjuster than auto.
There’s a lot of demand for both
Glassdoor always has a lot of auto claims positions
Get paid more doing property
Is this site still working?
So are you an adjuster or an appraiser? Or both?
Awesome video. You've said ppl can make tons of money several times. However, you did not give any figures. A lot of money to one person is not a lot of money to others. How much money should a beginner expect to make in your scenario?
Your comment is quite old but I’ll give you my experience and current salary. I’ve worked in auto body for 7 years now, writing estimates the entire time. It’s a small operation so maybe 5 estimate a week on average. I just got a job at Allstate this year as a field auto adjuster. Their salary range for the position in NE Ohio was 57-89k a year. I asked for 80 and got offered 75k to start. Of course I have experience writing estimates on the body shop side but no experience at all in the insurance industry. So take all of this with a few grains of salt. Many factors could play into a beginner’s salary doing this.
That's crazy that you just get offered to write estimates no experience. I've worked in a body shop almost 10 years now. Between the shop I'm in and all the ones around me, im on long Island, there's alot. No one will hire with out experience
I’m ready to sell my soul just to get into auto claims! What do I have to do??
Learn ccc one. Learn how to inspect. IA Path might be a good way to go if you don't have any experience.
It’s is a very hard, stressful job.. easier if you have a good boss and more stressful if you have a crappy supervisor
Are you still located in Oklahoma? I live in OKC, and would love to buy you a dinner for the privelege of picking your brain.
Wait the video is titled “ day in the life of auto adjuster” then you explain a life of an independent appraiser. Come on man.
These guys goal is to sell you their independent adjuster courses 😂