An Independent Property and Casualty Adjuster is licensed by the state which requires successful completion of a rigorous state authorized course followed by a written State Exam in most States. They are also required to take ongoing continuous education courses to maintain their license. The title typically used for this adjuster is known as an “IA” for the Independent Adjuster in the insurance industry. They are typically self employed and contract their services through an Independent Adjusting Firm who has contracts with various Insurance Companies to handle the claims filed by a policy holder on the Insurance Companies behalf. The IA is paid a percentage of the claim that is assigned to them by the IA firm for which they are working. The duties of the IA include: • Contacting the insured and setting an appointment for an inspection • Inspecting the property for the claimed damage • Preparing a detailed estimate of damage which includes photo documentation of the claimed damage • Filing all required documentation to the IA Firm for the claim disposition Adjusting Solutions works with Independent Adjusters through our contacts with IA firms and we help with their training through our educational partner American International Technical Institute. The classes that we utilize are: • Practical Adjusting/Scoping • Xactimate from the Beginning for PA and IA adjusters • Rope & Harness Fundamentals & Safety Many Roofing firms and Restoration Companies utilize these courses as well as Adjusters.
An Independent Property and Casualty Adjuster is licensed by the state which requires successful completion of a rigorous state authorized course followed by a written State Exam in most States. They are also required to take ongoing continuous education courses to maintain their license. The title typically used for this adjuster is known as an “IA” for the Independent Adjuster in the insurance industry. They are typically self employed and contract their services through an Independent Adjusting Firm who has contracts with various Insurance Companies to handle the claims filed by a policy holder on the Insurance Companies behalf. The IA is paid a percentage of the claim that is assigned to them by the IA firm for which they are working. The duties of the IA include: • Contacting the insured and setting an appointment for an inspection • Inspecting the property for the claimed damage • Preparing a detailed estimate of damage which includes photo documentation of the claimed damage • Filing all required documentation to the IA Firm for the claim disposition Adjusting Solutions works with Independent Adjusters through our contacts with IA firms and we help with their training through our educational partner American International Technical Institute. The classes that we utilize are: • Practical Adjusting/Scoping • Xactimate from the Beginning for PA and IA adjusters • Rope & Harness Fundamentals & Safety Many Roofing firms and Restoration Companies utilize these courses as well as Adjusters.