How do I become heavy truck and off road insurance adjuster

Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 03:37 pm Post Subject:

An adjuster would typically investigate a claim, apply insurance and local laws, and make liability determinations. An appraiser is a person who just inspects damaged vehicles. To become an appraiser or adjuster you may need to obtain a license depending on the state where you want to work. This can be done on your own or you might be able to find a job with a company who is willing to train you and help you obtain your license. It's tough to find a job as just an appraiser if you don't already know how to write up damage on a vehicle.

A heavy equipment appraiser is someone who has worked a long time inspecting damaged vehicle and knows enough to write up large machinery. This is usually not a large part of their job, they still make their bread and butter inspecting private passenger vehicles. In order to inspect heavy equipment you'd have to be an appraiser for a long time and perhaps take some classes on the subject.

You may want to call you states Dept of Ins and ask them if a licenses is required in your state to become an adjuster or appraiser.

Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 05:12 pm Post Subject:

I agree with T. Although, there are quite a few insurance companies out there that will hire just about anyone to become an appraiser as long as you have a college degree wnd little or no automotive experiance.

An adjuster is far more involved than an appraiser as T pointed out. Rarely do I ever see adjuster positions advertised with "no experiance needed".

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 04:39 pm Post Subject: tying to find work

i have 15 yrs exp in the shop and i have recently got my adjusters license, i cant count how many resumes i have sent out with no response....any suggestions?

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 04:48 pm Post Subject:

any suggestions