With a new spring and summer storm season approaching, claims adjusters all over the country will be preparing for deployment to areas hit by hail, tornados, hurricanes, wild fires, and other natural disasters.

As an adjuster looking for CE credit, you may have noticed the wide variety of offerings. Because there are so many CE providers and options today, selection often comes down to “What are my cheapest and most convenient options?” Ask yourself, are the courses you are selecting actually providing you with any take-away value, or are you just putting in the required time and taking the easiest and/or cheapest route to completing these requirements?

You may also want to ask yourself the following when selecting your CE courses, “Will this help me become a better and more effective adjuster?” Be sure to perform a personal skill assessment to determine where you may need to build up your skill set. For example, do you need to understand insurance law better? Do you need to learn more about building envelope construction to prepare faster and more accurate estimates? Do you know all the different types of roofing, and the special nuances of each type that may affect the accuracy your damage assessments? Find specialty courses that help expand your expertise and sharpen your skill set. Look for respected industry and subject matter experts who offer CE in the areas where you want to expand your knowledge and understanding.