Lecture Notes on Insurance Adjusting and Designations

Introduction

• Discussion on enabling certain features on a platform.
• Mention of various participants and greetings.
• Reflecting on missing colleagues on a previous Friday.

Being an Adjuster

• Running for Adjuster of the Year is significant.
• Stepping out of the comfort zone as an adjuster.
• 100K is the floor, not the ceiling for earnings.

Achievements and Designations

• Recent acquisition of AIC designation (Associate in Claims).
• Importance and impact of being AIC designated.
• The power and respect associated with industry designations like AIC and CPCU.

The Role of Third-Party Administrators (TPA)

• Explanation of TPA firms and their functions.
• TPAs manage self-insurance for various companies (Amazon, Costco).
• Companies use TPAs to handle their claims process efficiently.

Career Advancement and Designations

• Designations can facilitate movement into management roles.
• The significance of having alphabets (designations) after your name in the industry.
• CPCU holds more weight than a Master’s degree in certain circles.

Industry Gatekeeping

• Challenges in gaining access to information about industry designations.
• The conference experience highlighting the lack of openness from industry insiders.

Strategies for Success

• Importance of networking and building relationships in the industry.
• Staying focused and maintaining a positive mindset.
• Continuous learning and investment in personal growth and education.

Resources for Aspiring Adjusters

• Mention of a book titled "Adjust Your Way to 100K" for aspiring adjusters.
• Importance of getting the right training and certifications.
• Overview of available courses (Auto Boot Camp, Desk Adjusting, etc.).

Upcoming Opportunities

• Announcements of upcoming classes and training sessions.
• Encouragement to join the Insurance Adjuster Network for support and opportunities.

Conclusion

• Emphasis on personal growth, cultivating positive energy, and self-affirmation.
• Reminders of the potential and opportunities within the field.

Final Remarks

• Encouragement for community members to stay motivated and keep striving.
• Gratitude expressed towards the community and participants in the industry journey.