Education & Training

Deep down I knew this day would come. I just didn't know when. This is my final column for Claims Magazine.

Are independent adjusters and independent adjusting companies fading away? What role do they currently play in the overall picture of the claim-adjusting profession? Are insurance carriers eliminating them from the claim process?

Researchers said by summer's end they plan to start extensive tests on a gigantic new facility that will try to blow apart houses to gauge the effects of hurricane winds.

How can two investigators arrive at divergent conclusions when examining the same fire? Learn about legitimate smoke particle testing methods that help uncover the true conditions at the time of the loss.

While each insurer is unique, a set of core "best" practices can transform claim operations and lead to a more profitable business paradigm in nearly any organization.

Although their claim forces have been reduced by 16 percent, a majority of insurers still say that hiring qualified claim adjusters is a priority for them, according to a recent study.

Contingent commissions, climate change, crisis management, global risk, and pending legislation will be just a few of the many topics covered at the Risk and Insurance Management Society's 2010 annual conference and exhibition.

Plan your continuing education endeavors to not only meet the various states' requirements but also to gain and implement new knowledge and skills, and you'll have a more rewarding career.