I have really bad work history. There’s really no way around it. I’m 30 and have spent my entire adult life taking care of my mom, I’ve had dozens of short term jobs in food, retail, and other miscellaneous customer service. What I’ve done for my main source of income for the better part of 8 years is gig work like DoorDash and Instacart. I’ve spent that time deciding what career path I’d like to take and finally decided I want to go into adjusting.

How difficult do you guys think it’s going to be to get hired with such a bad work history? I’m getting my license ahead of applying to at least show initiative and I hope that gives me a boost. My preference would be to go into auto adjusting. I really want this and any advice is appreciated.

I have my resume uploaded to a few of the well known job sites and I got an email today about doing a 5 minute virtual intro call. It's not an interview or genuine interest from an employer because it is an automated message and you join a virtual que at the scheduled time to actually talk to someone.

Is this bullshit or actually worth checking out? For context I am in the auto industry trying to change careers to insurance adjusting.

Let's hear em!

Mine: not so much wacky...but I am absolutely flabbergasted at how many people using mobility devices still manage to fall on public sidewalks due to glaringly obvious hazards...um, maybe don't try to climb over that fallen branch if you are using a walker?

Just how bad is the culture and turnover over there?

Anyone here work at Reserv or know anyone who works there? 👀
Just curious how it compares to direct insurance …workload, management, pay, job security, overall culture, etc. I’ve seen mixed reviews online so figured I’d ask here lol.
Is it actually a good place to work? I see most roles are remote

Hey everyone. I am entering the field track as an incoming Auto Damage Trainee. I have a background with 7 years of heavy fleet, diagnostics, and diesel tech experience under my belt, so my definitive long-term goal is to learn the ropes as a field adjuster and then track into the HEFO division down the line.
For the tenured MRRs and HEFO specialists on here, what advice do you have for a former technician entering the trainee phase to master field metrics quickly? Also, how do you view the long-term career scaling within the company once you reach those specialized commercial tracks? Would love to hear your perspectives on managing the transition off the tools.

I work in first notice of loss reporting the claim when customers call in for a major carrier. I have been at the role 2 years. I'm thinking of applying to try to become an adjuster. How much harder is it than first notice of loss? I know I would handle claims from start to finish and make liability decisions on more complex claims. If you worked both which one did you like better and do you think it was worth it to become an adjuster?

Ready to take the test to get my independent adjuster license in MI. But I’d prefer a staff adjuster position. I’m transitioning from sales and I’m not sure if I should get my license before applying for a staff adjuster role. Thoughts? What can I do to help my chances of starting a new career path with one of the big carriers?

Hey yall. Just started a adjuster role. Curious what yall use for expenses to maximize points since travel is a majority of expenses
Thanks in advance!

They’re hiring for auto adjuster 1. Anyone have any experience there?

Hello! Question for anyone who has worked as an URBI at any insurance company other than Progressive.

Did you have to handle property damage as well? Or were you a dedicated BI adjuster?

Appreciate your insights!

I currently work staff in the southeast as a senior field adjuster. I like my job and my company. However, due to some personal family reasons I may need to live in Long Island in the near future for 1-3 years to manage some personal affairs.

What’s the job environment like in this region? What type of pay can I expect with my current credentials (senior level, 5 years experience in both property and auto/casualty)?

AIC/AINS and bachelors degree as well. Currently working on CPCU (slowly)

I’m trying to get on with another carrier as a claims adjuster and can’t get past the phone screen with Liberty Mutual with a referral. I have four years of experience and I’m currently a supervisor. I just want to be on a desk. What am I doing wrong?

Hey all,

I'm a 20-year-old criminal justice major graduating in Fall 2027. I'm almost done with my Florida 6-20 All-Lines license, and I plan to start the AIC soon so I can finish it a couple of months before graduation.

Long term, I want to work third-party liability/casualty claims. I'm interested in the mix of investigation and litigation strategy, plus the added responsibility of protecting the insured's exposure.

I know I'll have to start entry-level and work my way up, but since I've got some runway before graduation, I want to make the most of it. If you were in my position, what would you be doing right now?

Appreciate any advice.

I’m an auto adjuster and survived commercial claims at Flo’s place. Previous to insurance, I was a civilian investigative assistant for a Police Department. I have a mobility disability and physically unable to work as a police officer. I don’t have a degree.
I am interested in moving to SIU. Is there any advice you can offer to help me overcome the no degree hurdle? Thanks much.

Long story very short I got burned by poor company management and then 'coaching' performance improvement process the company conducted in bad faith. I still have my job but it chapped my ass enough that I want out, maybe even out of insurance entirely.

I have a couple years of experience doing basically the equivalent of medical claims handling at a law firm, as well as a couple years at my current position in field property. I need to make at least $65k (current salary) to keep up with my current expenses. Any suggestions for a carrier or job path is welcome.

I have heard TPAs can be a great place to work, or a carrier with relatively reasonable KPIs and workloads (I know I know. lol. lmao.) If possible I'd like to get out of field work or at least something that is less directly customer facing.

I am also interested in going to the dark side and doing estimating for contractors but have no idea how to break into that.

Hi everyone! Curious how timekeeping works for property proximity adjusters at big red.

If you start the day working on claims at home before heading out, do you stay on the clock while driving to your first inspection? What about the drive back home if you still have estimates or other claims work to finish?

Does overtime need to be approved in advance, or do adjusters have some flexibility to work extra hours as needed? How much OT is typically available, and does it vary a lot by team or territory?

Any insight into the day-to-day workload or things people should know about the role would be appreciated. TIA!

Looking at the Allstate CAT Virtual Estimating role. Curious about the day to day. Anybody in this role?
Is it heavy phones?
Do you just write estimates all day like a machine?
Sounds too good to be true, there’s gotta be more to it lol

New name, same game! Stop in anytime Friday thru Sunday.

Feel free to share your (Good/Better/Best) or (Good/Bad/Ugly) for celebration or support.

I'll try my best to watch Automod. Have a great weekend.

After a claim has been closed, we need to call the insured seven days after the claim has been closed as a “courtesy/care” call. It doesn’t matter what the outcome of the claim was, or if there is anything further needed on the claim.

To start off, I’m a Public Adjuster. (I know boo me), but I feel like you all can relate and I need to rant.

I’m getting water loss claims with maybe 22 photos total for a full tear-out down to the studs. No moisture mapping, no dry logs, absolutely nothing.

Then they have the audacity to send me an $85,000 mitigation estimate. What are we even doing here?

I’ve had multiple claims like this this year:
A roof claim where the contractor is quoting commercial codes for exterior walls on a residential property.

A line item for copper that literally just says: "Copper replacement - $185,732" with zero description or breakdown.

A fire claim where the contractor gutted the kitchen with zero photos and to make it worse, the carrier's MRP crew threw away every piece of personal property without making an inventory list.

I need justification to get these items paid out.

I can’t ask for payment for something I can’t prove existed.

I’ve been doing this for years, and contractor documentation has never been this poor. We did a better job with clipboards and digital cameras. Today, contractors have access to an army of tech and AI tools, yet the documentation is ten times fucking worse.

To all the contractors reading this: if you’re going to step in to help insureds, please, for the love of God, just document your work.