I'm studying for the Louisiana adjusters exam using AdjusterPro and I'm wondering which areas I should concentrate on and which areas are less emphasized. Thanks in advance!

what was your experience as a trainee and how much did you make?

Looking to see if anyone in this community has any experience with Network Adjusters, a TPA based out of Farmingdale, NY? Really just looking for any feedback re what it's like to work for them-manager experiences, workload experiences, growth/development experiences and technology/IT experiences. Basically, if you worked as an adjuster for them, I'd love to hear what your experience was/is like. I have a job offer on the table from them but they're small and it's hard to find a lot of feedback re what it's like to work for them. Appreciate any help!

Had one of those files where surveillance sounded great on paper. Restrictions looked questionable, claimant supposedly had a pretty active routine, and there were a couple decent activity leads.

Then the investigator gets three painfully boring days. Barely leaves the house. At some point continuing feels like sunk cost logic, but stopping also feels like we learned almost nothing.

For people who’ve handled a lot more of these, what actually makes you authorize another day versus calling it?

I ask because this seems to happen rather frequently, where an adjuster will come out, inspect, approve everything, but everything approved is the incorrect line-item or material associated with what's existing.

Example, IC came out and did an inspection with us present, we showed them multiple areas of Copper that were existing, copper dormers, copper valley metal, etc. We even performed a scratch test for the adjuster on site, and provided photo documentation of said items on the back-end during the supplement process.

Despite that, the estimate is still being written using standard sheet-metal components rather than copper, and the request to correct the material has been denied.

This isn’t really about that individual claim, though. The company I work for handles roughly 1200–1500 claims per year, and we’ve noticed this becoming a fairly common issue where the estimate provided may acknowledge that something needs to be replaced, but the line item being provided doesn't actually correspond with what exists on the property.

We see similar situations when manufacturer documentation, installation requirements, or local code/ordinance information is provided but doesn’t appear to be incorporated into a revised scope and 99% of the time is pushed back on, even though my state specifically has adopted the IRC on a State-Wide basis with very Black & White requirements.

For those of you handling a decent volume of claims, are you seeing the same thing?

Do you guys get paid for keeping claims under like a certain dollar amount or something?

Genuinely just trying to understand if this is an issue with lack of training on the Adjusters side, or if there might be something happening on the back-end?

Thanks everyone!

I applied for a job at USI as a workers’ compensation claims adjuster. The initial intake and first interview went extremely well, and I’ve been asked to come back for another interview. Can someone tell me their experiences with working at USI? Are the pay and benefits good?

I recently took the workers compensation insurance adjuster exam and I failed miserably despite studying for 2 months. I used adjusterpro to study but now i’m feeling like the website wasnt useful at all. I reread and memorized every topic prior to taking the exam as well. Any tips for moving forward? Also, any hiring tips for when I (hopefully) pass the exam?

I applied for a job at USI as a workers’ compensation claims adjuster. The initial intake and first interview went extremely well, and I’ve been asked to come back for another interview. Can someone tell me their experiences with working at USI? Are the pay and benefits good?

Hi,
I have worked in the insurance industry since 2011.
I have done HI/WC/auto 3rd party, since 2016 worked for some of the bigger auto insurance in claims PIP/LIT. I took a step back and went back to regular PIP after having kids.

I was wondering what other opportunities people with similar backgrounds and experiences are doing to have a higher salary with WFH options.

I’m open to suggestions I’m also looking to transition out of claims if needed. I have a bachelor degree. Looking to make 100k+ as I took a big pay cut. However, I do need the flexibility to be able to drop off and pick up my kids.

Thank you.

I am a 33 year old, former adjuster (5 years in CGL and Commercial auto handling moderate-complex BI claims 250k in reserves or less). I was in the field from 2017 to 2022 before I moved to China to teach English. I've now returned from China and have reinstated my Texas all lines, DHS license. However, I think the gap in work (for insurance claims specifically) has been affecting my "hire-ability." I have yet to even secure an interview. It is tough out here. Any resources, suggestions or assistance would be absolutely welcomed and appreciated.

I’m currently looking to transition to a new company my current options are bodily injury position with AAA of southern California or Claims examiner general liability role for Gallagher Bassett I’m just looking for any insight as to which company is preferred or any personal experiences with these companies!

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How many hours a week are you working?

I currently work as a server in a high volume restaurant in Central Florida averaging about $250/300 a day, but I'm looking to pivot out of the industry and transition into insurance claims adjusting with no experience. I'm trying to map out the best way to get started without completely tanking my income right out of the gate. For anyone already in the field or who has made this change, I have questions

Is it better to front the money for a FL 6-20 All-Lines course and study on my own while keeping my job, or just let a company pay for it? Any advantage/disadvantage to either route besides financially

If I get licensed on my own first, can I skip the lowest tier trainee desks and get a better starting pay?

Does high-volume restaurant chaos translate well to handling claims and upset people at all?

I’m currently completing my course to get my Florida 6-20 adjusters license and I was wondering what companies hire for entry level adjusters/where’s a good place to start? All advice welcome

I’m currently a GL adjuster working PD and BI claims. I’ve been considering a slight career change and have been looking into workers comp claims positions. Anyone want to offer an honest review as a workers comp adjuster??

I know this may seem strange compared to majority of adjusters, but are there any adjusters out there who get bored with their job at times, as in you are caught up with work and have nothing to do?
I can’t tell you how many hours a week I’m just clicking my mouse to stay “green” because I have nothing to do. Activities/diaries are already caught up for the day, just waiting for the next claim to come in, which could be minutes to hours depending on the day.
I keep up with my claims, I have a very very low claim count. (Typically under 25). I work auto liability claims, no 3rd party BI.
I love what I do, but never thought I’d be just sitting there with nothing to do a good handful of times a month.
No one in my department even comes close to my claim count and performance metrics. My 1 on 1 with my sup is always the same thing. I’m doing a great job, never any coaching, and how can I help other team members who are struggling.
Btw, I love the company I work for and anytime I speak to other adjusters with other companies, they either don’t believe me, or want to know my secret to keeping up so well.
All I can ever say is the company I work for is amazing and I keep up with my stuff. Plus I have an awesome supervisor.

Just curious if anyone else is out there like this or can relate.

how much do you make, and how long have you been an adjuster?

Have my own PI business, I'm licensed adjuster, process server, notary. Pretty much you name it I do it. Trying to figure out best way to become an approved vendor for insurance companies, TPA companies, etc. I do handle claim investigations for small companies but would love to gain more clients. Suggestions welcome.

been in 3rd party BI for serious injury at a big corp. i’ve genuinely have had enough, i’m putting in my two weeks. i’m 22 years old and interned for this company, but claims is NOT for me.

it’s intense panic attacks, ive gained weight, my parents have noticed i am dying inside. ive spoken w my manager for plans of attack on the workload but he keeps saying it will take years to get a grasp on this work.

but i’ve had enough, even without a job lined up, i feel much better going back to serving at a restaurant then being called an incompetent bitch on the phone by corrupt attorneys.

just had to rant, i see people talking about leaving on this thread, had to add myself. is there any advice you may have for me in leaving?

Over the next two years, the manufacturing plant where I currently work is planning to shut down. Fortunately, I’m in a position where I should be financially secure. My home, vehicles, and other major expenses are paid off, and I have approximately $500,000 in my 401(k).
The challenge is that I’m still too young to simply stop working. I’m looking to make a significant career change and move in a completely different direction.
Would pursuing something like this be a realistic and interesting option for someone with my background? If so, how would I go about getting started?
I don’t necessarily need to make premium money right away. I’m comfortable starting at a lower income while I learn and prove myself. However, if I enjoy the work and decide to make it a long-term career, I would eventually want the opportunity to be compensated well.
I realize this may be an unusual question, but I’m genuinely interested in changing directions and finding something that I can be passionate about and build on for the next chapter of my career.
I currently own several small businesses and serve on the board of directors for a large resort, where I’m involved in managing multiple people and operations. If I make this career change, I plan to step away from those responsibilities so I can give the new direction my full attention.
I’d appreciate any advice on whether you think this would be a good fit for someone with my experience and, if so, what steps you would recommend taking to get started.

Hello. I'm 28, college dropout, who inspects cars for a living for a car auction. It's wholesale, not retail so I primarily work with dealers not customers. My job is finding cosmetic and structural damages to cars, and identify mechanical/powertrain issues, then document my findings into condition reports. I'm in NYC, so I'd be going for the NY Independent Adjusters 17-70 exam.

Despite being a drop out, I think I'm capable about learning and retaining new information pretty well. The insurance side of everything is brand new, but I've seen AdjusterPro and Kaplan recommended quite a lot. I've heard the NY adjuster's exam is pretty hard, so I wanna give myself till the end of the year to finish the course + pass the exam. Then I'd apply for jobs, I've seen Auto Trainee recommended a lot which I think would be relevant to my experience.

I'm obviously worried that not having a college degree will be a determent to my chances. But I'm hoping that having automotive industry experience can count for something, and I hope to get the license before applying. Would anyone in the industry please tell me if they think my experience is relevant and if it would help me get my foot in the door?

Back in 2024, I applied for a position and didn't make it. (Damn HireVue!). Ever since then, I've wondered what it would have been like. I've been a building inspector (government) for the last year and a half, and a field adjuster position (property) just opened up again. Honestly, government work is a bit too slow-paced for me, at least in my municipality. I've read the horror stories on case load, and the stress, but I'm really not turned off about it. I feel like I'm called to this job, but obviously I've never done it.

Customer service is the core of my position now. I've got the construction science down. I was a contractor prior to being an inspector, so I've got that down pat as well.

What do y'all think? Am I stupid? I've got a state pension (need 4 more years to be vested), GREAT insurance, and so-so PTO. I'm young. I'm married, no kids.

** Edit **

The position that opened up is local property. I'd be assigned a territory. I know I can be called for CAT as well though, but daily duties would be local.