The Independent Adjuster Podcast (IA Path)

Embark on a journey through the financial intricacies of body shop estimating with the guidance of industry sage, Mark Passmore. Unlock the secrets to boosting your earning potential in this competitive field as Mark, my father-in-law and mentor, lays bare the pathway to climbing from starter salaries in the $40,000 range to commanding figures that can exceed $70,000 with time and

Learn why becoming a body shop estimator may be a great decision in your auto estimating career.While becoming an independent adjuster or appraiser is the perfect career fit for many, others may enjoy working at a shop better.Some people may find that using their skill to write auto damage estimates as a collision estimator may be a better fit for them in their life.Find out why wi

Ever wondered how to decode the chaos of hail season into a successful stint as an independent adjuster? This episode is your essential guide to mastering hailstorm tracking and turning severe weather into promising job opportunities. With my firsthand experience and some nifty tools like CoreLogic and Stormersite.com, you'll learn how to pick out the hail events that scream potent

Today I want to share some “One-Two Punch” strategies for independent adjusters.(if you want to listen to the extended audio version of this newsletter you can check out our Independent Adjuster Podcast along with the 3The One-Two Punch Strategy: Your Blueprint for SuccessFor many stepping into the realm of independent adjusting, the big question looms: How can I ensure a susta

Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin, saying yes to everything and everyone? It's a trap many of us fall into, and in our latest podcast, we unpack the art of the gracious 'no.' With a candid recount of my own experiences and the wisdom imparted by my mentor, Brad Fancher, we delve into the necessity of setting boundaries for a healthier work-life equilibrium. As an Inde

Don't miss this replay of our first ever in person event!Imagine stepping into a life where your career aligns perfectly with your deepest values and desires. That's the transformational journey we're guiding you through in today's episode, sparked by the catastrophic auto adjusters boot camp with Kobe Hearn and Ashley Kiderman. We put fresh talent through their paces and set the s

Today Darren Bloomfield interviews Chris Stanley on the Insurance Nerds podcast "A Day in the Life".They talk about a whole host of topics,IA vs AIFuture of ClaimsHow to have work life balanceWhat it's like working remotely from a school bus and sailboatand much much moreCheck out Darren's podcast as well as all the other great Insurance Nerds shows on Youtube

We are quickly approaching hail season so today I’m going to talk to you about the independent adjusting companies you should be onboarding with, so you have a shot at getting work this hail season.While hailstorms don’t grab the mainstream headlines like a major hurricane, independent adjusters and auto damage appraisers often get more work opportunities from hailstorms, more

Auto liability claims are a great way to get additional work and deployments as an independent adjuster.In this podcast, Chris Stanley walks you through how to complete an auto liability claim as an independent adjuster step by step.What are Auto Liability Claims?Most of us don’t understand liability claims. As a result, we miss out on great work opportunities as independent adju

Today we dive into what are the steps of an auto damage claim and what our role is as independent adjusters and appraisers.There are ten steps to an auto damage claims and 14 things we must do to complete our part of those 10 steps.I'll break it all down in this episode and you can see visuals that go along with the episode at https://iapath.com/auto-damage-claim/