In 2004 (hard to believe it was more than seven years ago), hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne brought more claims adjusters to Florida than swampland speculators in the 1920s. In retrospect, the "Fearsome Foursome" generated more than 2 million property claims. Just the sheer number of claims alone required adjusters to increase productivity to meet the demands of homeowners.
No matter where claims occur, filing them quickly, accurately, and efficiently is the main goal of every professional property adjuster. Increasing productivity will also increase independent adjusters' incomes. Saving time does not necessarily mean cutting quality, however. Let's examine some basic techniques adjusters can employ to avoid common mistakes while managing precious time resources wisely.
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