VETERAN ADJUSTING SCHOOLVETERAN ADJUSTING SCHOOL
changing your career

By Guy Grand

Thinking About Changing Your Career?

Thinking About Changing Your Career?

There are many reasons you might be thinking about changing your career. But before you up and quit your job, you might want to ask yourself a couple of questions. What career is right for me? What is my potential income in that career? What are my options for job placement?

What Career Is Right For Me?

Do you want to make your own hours, help people, and be able to make up to 6 figures in 6 months? Are you hard-working, organized, self-motivated, and dedicated? Then catastrophic (CAT) adjusting might be the right career for you.

What is CAT Adjusting?

When a catastrophic event (hurricane, hail storm, etc.) occurs, insurance agencies hire independent CAT adjusters to assess how much money their insured customers are entitled to under their policy. A CAT adjuster will typically make between $70,000 – $100,000 in 6 – 9 months during the storm season.

Job Placement

(VAS) Veteran Adjusting School is a licensed vocational school that trains CAT adjusters and provides job placement options for their graduates. VAS graduates are highly sought after and usually hired immediately upon graduation with their insurance partners (15 and growing).

Veteran Adjusting School Course Includes:

  • 30 Adjuster Subjects Taught
  • 40 Real World Claims
  • Xactimate Level 2 Training
  • Mentorship Through & Even After Graduation
  • In-the-field Adjuster Training
  • Laptop & Tools
  • And More

 

Click The Button To Learn More About CAT Adjusting

———————————————————————————–

Meet VAS Graduate Justin

By Guy Grand

ONCE THE STORM HITS…IT IS TOO LATE. START YOUR ADJUSTER TRAINING!

Good timing is critical to successfully launching a career as an Independent Insurance Adjuster.

Many people who talk to us about starting a career as an independent adjuster take the “wait and see” approach and straddle the fence as the storm season draws near. Their idea is to wait until a hurricane, or tornado hits and then try to jump in as an adjuster when demand is at its highest.  This seems a perfectly reasonable approach at first glance.  But the truth is if you aren’t trained and ready by the time that storm hits…it already too late!

Let’s examine why…

1) Licensing takes time…

To work in any state you will need to get a license.  (Even if your state doesn’t require it…your adjusting firm will.)  So getting your home state license is the first step.  (And for those whose home states don’t license adjusters we can point you in the right direction).  But getting your license can take some time.  Aside from studying for, scheduling, and passing your home state’s exam or taking a prelicensing course; you must also wait for the license application to be processed.  This can take up to 6 weeks in some states.  Add it up and the entire process can easily take two months or more.  If you have to wait two months on a license in the wake of a major storm, you won’t be working that storm.

2) Preparation is key to successful first deployment…

Imagine entering an environment shaken physically and emotionally to its core.  Imagine being tasked with the responsibility of interpreting complex insurance policies with specific riders and endorsements, of applying that policy within the framework of a very particular set of physical circumstances requiring precise damage analysis, knowledge of materials and methods of repair.  Imagine doing so calmly, confidently under immense pressure from myriad stressed/confused/bewildered policyholders.  Now imagine being expected to do that 3 to 6 times a day starting yesterday.
In every first deployment, there is going to be an element of baptism by fire.  But you can greatly increase your odds of enduring success by being appropriately prepared.   Starting your training at the 11th hour simply won’t give you the kind of foundational knowledge or confidence you need before assignment in the field.  A half-day storm orientation or a quick Xactimate training just isn’t going to do it.  Proper insurance adjuster training requires time – both in class and in private study, and would ideally include some real life experience with a Master Adjuster.

3) Getting on a Roster…

Getting licensed, trained, and prepared NOW allows you to really survey the employment landscape in its entirety and build relationships with prospective employers.  A well respected Insurance Adjuster School is going to have a whole network of partners and firms they can help you connect with.  But even after you are on a Roster, some firms may want you to go through additional training or carrier specific certification through them prior to deployment.  And, this typically cannot be done in the immediate aftermath of the storm as the firm is expending all available resources on deployment – not training last-minute personnel.

Summary – Now is the Time!

Beginning your career transition into independent insurance adjusting well before storm season arrives will dramatically improve your odds of deployment and your success while deployed.  Get licensed and trained now and let us help you get to know the industry so you are “Storm Ready” when the next catastrophe hits.

If you would like to learn more about how you can start your career as an Independent Insurance Adjuster the right way just click the link to get in touch with us.  We are an accredited Insurance Adjuster School that offers comprehensive adjuster training from writing claims and Xactimate to product identification and “customer service”.

 

Visit our website at www.vas-trained.com

By Guy Grand

CAT ADJUSTERS GEAR UP FOR STORM SEASON

Welcome to Tornado Season

As the month of March comes to a close we start to see  shifting weather patterns bring all the ingredients of storm season together.  Catastrophic Adjusters around the country are gearing up to head into the aftermath of this first batch of Tornados.  After the devastation rolls through town, adjusters are some of the first people on the scene to help families and communities move forward.

Rebuilding after a major storm can be a long a difficult process, and it is usually pretty costly!  An adjuster plays a key role in getting things moving in the right direction.  They act as the representative of the insurance company and are on site to ensure that the insured (the homeowner or property owner) is compensated for all of the loss they have sustained and were insured against.

THE FIRST STEPS FORWARD

It is the task of the adjuster to assess the extent of the damage and be the eyes of the insurance company.  Once they have verified the damage (the loss), the adjuster is often authorized to provide the insured with some of their first financial compensation for the loss they have sustained.  Most of our adjusters report that this is one of the most rewarding aspects of their job.

“The look on their faces when I hand them that first check that they can use to start rebuilding…it’s huge!  These people have just lost everything and it seems hopeless to try to move forward.  Most of the time they are still just trying to figure out what is going on.  But that check represents a path forward, and I get to be the one to hand it to them. It feels good to be there representing hope and the ability to step out from the mess.”  
 -Jason
“Everywhere I go, I get to be like Santa Clause!  I get to hand out money and everyone is happy to see me!”
-Matt

With this first bit of financial empowerment, families and communities begin to move forward and move on.  The adjuster represents the turning point between catastrophe and building the future.

Surprisingly, many people have no idea that they can have a great career by becoming a catastrophic insurance adjuster.  On top of feeling good about the work they are doing to help people rebuild their lives, CAT adjusters can gross over $100,000 working as little as 6 months our of the year.  And many of them spend their “off-season” enjoying their Freetime in the company of friends and family.  It is a job that is both rewarding and it pays well, but almost no one knows about it.

HOW CAN I BECOME A CAT ADJUSTER? 

If you think that you would like to explore more about this industry and are considering a new career visit the website www.vas-trained.com.  Veteran Adjusting School offers a full service, accredited 3-month training program for people who are looking to get started as CAT Adjusters. We will take you from the first introduction all the way through your first few storms.  We are committed to training and mentoring the best adjusters and we have the reputation to prove it.

If you are ready for some more information on this exciting career click the link below to let us know you would like to hear from us.

By Guy Grand

WHAT IS CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE ADJUSTING ANYWAY

WHAT IS CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE ADJUSTING?

Have you been thinking about a career change?  Have you heard about CAT Adjusting but you don’t really know what it is all about?  Here is what you need to know about this rewarding career!

SO WHAT DOES AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE ADJUSTER DO?

Individuals and businesses purchase insurance policies to protect against monetary losses. In the event of a loss, policyholders submit claims or requests for payment, seeking compensation for their loss. Claims Adjusters deal with those claims.

WHAT IS THEIR MAIN ROLE?

An Insurance Adjuster has 3 primary roles:

  • INVESTIGATE

    By interviewing the policyholder and inspecting property damage the adjuster can determine how much money the company should pay for the loss.

  • EVALUATE

    The information gathered—including photographs and statements, either written or recorded audio or video—is set down in a report that is then used to evaluate the claim.

  • SETTLE

    When the policyholder’s claim is approved, the claims adjuster negotiates with the policyholder and settles the claim.

SO HOW IS A CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER DIFFERENT?

A CAT Adjuster is a specialized type of Insurance Adjuster.  They typically focus on areas that have been hit by larger natural disasters and storms.  (Think Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Major Hail Damage, Wind and Water Damage, etc.)

If you are interested in learning more about what working as a CAT Adjuster is like you can download a copy of our FREE ebook here.

You will find that this is a career with Great Earning Potential that is well suited to:

  • Construction Professionals
  • Entrepreneurs
  • People that enjoy working Independently

If you are ready for a career move and you are looking for this type of rewarding career…

  • Offered in a flexible Online Training
  • With an Onsite, Hands-On component giving you the REAL WORLD Experience
  • With start to finish mentoring and support
  • And Job Placement Assistance

…Then you are ready to hear more about how to start your training to become an Independent Catastrophic Insurance Adjuster with Veteran Adjusting School.

VISIT OUR SITE BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW TO FIND OUT IF THIS CAREER COULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR YOU.

By Guy Grand

What Are The Benefits To Catastrophic Adjusting

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO CATASTROPHIC ADJUSTING?

 

When a natural catastrophic event (like a hurricane, flood, or earthquake) hits, the people affected by the devastation need their insurance company to compensate them so they can start putting their lives back together. That’s when insurance agencies will contract out work to independent catastrophic insurance claims adjusters to estimate the damage. But what are the benefits to catastrophic adjusting.

  • 6 figures in 6 months
  • Time off
  • Helping people

6 Figures in 6 Months

In as little as 6 months a catastrophic (or CAT) adjuster can make a 6 figure income. This requires hard work, long days, and a thorough knowledge of the CAT adjusting field. You must also be able to handle working and living in a devastated region for months and months at a time.

Time Off

Just as you will need to work long and hard days for months at a time, you will have months off at a time. This allows you the freedom and ability to spend some of your hard earned income. So although you will be working hard for a while, you won’t be shackled to the job every day.

Helping People

As a catastrophic insurance claims adjuster, you will be dealing with people who have had their lives turn up-side-down. CAT adjusters are contracted to work for the agencies, and are not employees. Your job is to get the people the compensation they are entitled to. The people affected by the disaster are desperate for help, and that’s the reason the adjusters are there. You are able to take the first steps in getting those people back on their feet.

Veteran Adjusting School

VAS or Veteran Adjusting School is a vocational trade school that fully trains its students to be successful in the CAT adjusting field. VAS walks its students through all of the registrations, and certifications you will need to practice adjusting. The school also gives the thorough training, and tools you will need.  This includes a Xactimate software, subscription, and a laptop to perform your estimations.

If you’re interested in training for a career in CAT adjusting, click on the link below to see how VAS can get you to your 6 figure career.

1 2 3 4 5
changing your career
Thinking About Changing Your Career?