How to Become an Insurance Adjustor
Insurance companies hire insurance adjusters to investigate the veracity of insurance claims. An insurance adjuster is a professional trained to process, valuate, and settle consumer insurance claims. There are no formal education requirements to become an insurance adjuster but most employers prefer to hire college graduates and those licensed in the state.
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Start an education program to prepare for a state licensing program. While no formal training is required to become an insurance adjuster, passage of a state insurance license exam will require understanding insurance adjuster procedures and certain federal and state insurance laws. AdjusterPro provides an online training program. Also, the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters (NAIIA) provides a thorough list of insurance-related publications on its website.
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Work with a career placement agency or school job placement office to land an entry-level position with an insurance company that will support testing for state examinations and obtaining top certifications as an insurance adjuster.
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Gain professional certifications through the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) by qualifying to sit for the Certified Professional Public Adjuster (CPPA) exam after obtaining five years' experience as an insurance adjuster. The Senior Professional Adjuster (SPPA) exam is available for those with 10 years' experience.
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Obtain annual training. For instance, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides annual training to insurance adjusters.
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Keep abreast of insurance industry news through both active professional memberships and subscriptions to publications such as "Claims Advisor Magazine."
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Tips & Warnings
Check the insurance licensing requirements in the state where business operations will occur. Each state examination requirements may be different.
