One of the worst things to happen to a new independent adjuster or appraiser is to be blacklisted. This is where one or more IA Firms or an insurance company list that an individual should not be given any work... period. If the new person truly offends them they may share with other firms their dislike for the individual and it affects you potenti…

What drives a successful career change? From West Texas insurance agent to a thriving independent adjuster in the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth area, Travis's story is a masterclass in perseverance and strategic planning. Tune in as Travis reveals his heartfelt motivations behind leaving sales to genuinely help people, his initial trepidations, and th…

Embark on a captivating expedition into the heart of the auto claims universe with John Gironda from SCA Claims Services. Max Olson navigates through John's enthralling story, illustrating SCA's extraordinary ascent from its modest beginnings to a colossal claims management leader. Travel with us as we unveil the intricate layers of an industry in …

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…

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 fo…

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 …

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 3 The One-Two Punch Strategy: Your Blueprint for Success For many stepping into the realm of independent adjusting, the big questio…

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…

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 talen…

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 AI Future of Claims How to have work life balance What it's like working remotely from a school bus and sailboat and much much more Check out Darren's podcast as well as all the other great Insurance Ner…

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 oppor…

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 wor…

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/…

Don’t you wish there was an independent adjuster calendar that would clue you in on what to do each month? I’ve been getting a few questions around “How long does it take to get started?” or “Work slowed down, is that normal?” I figured giving you a month by month breakdown of what I’ve seen over the last 13+ years in our industry and what I’ve see…

Chad Burnett graduated from IA Path in September of 2021 and immediately began getting work as an adjuster. He had been a police officer for 21 years and transitioned into this new career. He loves the work he is doing now as an IA. Chad became an insurance adjuster because he wanted a change of pace after 20 years as a police officer. He knew he c…

Today Chris Stanley interviews Creston Haverstraw about her IA journey. Creston started as an independent adjuster 7 months ago and has taken off like a rocket ship. Learn from her story how you can get working and how to be successful as an independent adjuster. Some highlights from this episode are, Hear how Creston completed her pre-licensing in…

In this finale of the "How to Use Being an Insurance Adjuster to Get What You Want" Chris Stanley breaks down the final step of his goal setting framework. He also discusses the tools we have to accomplish anything in life and which is the most valuable. I hope you'll listen and be inspired to set intentional goals for 2023.…

In this episode Chris Stanley continues his presentation on How To Use Being an Insurance Adjuster to Get What You Want Out of Live. He dives into setting milestones and goals for your life based on the direction and dream life you determined.

This episode is part 1 of a presentation Chris Stanley did 1 1/2 years ago at the IA Job Fair. In it, he lays down the first part of a framework for how you get what you want out of life as an independent adjuster.By Chris Stanley

Today Chris asks you the question we all should answer. "Where is it you are trying to go? What is your dream life?" Chris helps you go through the thought process of how to figure it out so you can then figure out how to get there.By Chris Stanley

Today Chris dives deep into each Life Currencies and explores how you can use these different currencies to claim your life.By Chris Stanley

To claim your life, you've got to be able to achieve or purchase what you want out of life. Today Chris unveils his new way of thinking about how we purchase things we want in life. He calls it the 4 Life Currencies. - Time - Energy - Money - RelationshipsBy Chris Stanley

Today Chris Stanley starts a new series on the podcast. In this first episode Chris explains about Claim Your Life and what to expect over the next few episodes. If you are looking to live a great life and to claim your life with independent adjusting you don't want to miss this series!By Chris Stanley

In the conclusion of the revised IA Path series Chris dives into getting on rosters. In the episode Chris tackles What does getting on a roster mean? How many rosters should you get on? What is the best way to blow an opportunity How to combine everything you've done in your journey to make this easy Don't miss this final step of how to get work as…

It isn't about who you know, it's about who you are getting to know. Chris breaks down what networking is and how to do it well as an independent adjuster. If you are looking for more work as an IA this episode is a must listen.By Chris Stanley

Chris challenges what a resume is and why the way you think about it is wrong. Learn exactly what adjuster hiring managers and recruiters are looking for in adjuster resumes. This information comes from interviews with 12 adjuster hiring managers and recruiters from the industry. Learn what your resume should look like.…

What certifications should a new independent adjuster consider getting? Which certifications are valued by IA Firms and which are a waste of time? Chris breaks down the certifications he recommends based on his 13 years experience and his conversation with 40+ IA Firms.By Chris Stanley

What do you need to do to be able to get work as an independent adjuster? You've got a license, you know how to do the job thanks to your adjuster training, but before you can begin working claims you've got to set up your business. In this episode Chris Stanley walks you through exactly what you need to do to complete Step 3 of the IA Path, Settin…

In this episode Chris Stanley talks about the training that every new adjuster should get if they want to get working fast. He breaks down the different types of trainings and which ones are the most important. Training mentioned in this episodes are, Xactimate CCC One Mitchell Symbility Auto Damage Scoping Adjuster Skills Training Claim Closing…

Step 1 of the Independent Adjuster Path is... Licensing Today Chris tells you what you need to know about licensing, including some little known things about getting licensed. He covers, How you can start working as an IA WITHOUT a license What State license to get if your state doesn't have an adjuster license What the most valuable adjuster licen…

Chris starts off season 6 with a bang of huge announcements and updates. He goes through the entire new IA Path (which used to be known as the roadmap) and explains why it is so important to have a plan to get work. With this path clearly laid out Chris makes a case that this is the best way for any new adjuster to get work. Join our Virtual Adjust…

Chris reveals what is next for IA Path and the Independent Adjuster Podcast and surprise this ISN'T the last episode of the podcast, just of season 5. In this episode, he reveals some upcoming news and teases about what will be announced on the next episode, the first episode of season 6 of the Independent Adjuster Podcast. Join our Virtual Adjuste…

The Final Episode of the Independent Adjuster Podcast? Find out why Chris is declaring this the end of an era and what is changing at IA Path and how we are looking to help you as an adjuster get work.By Chris Stanley

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Chris Stanley goes over all the major changes that have happened over the last few years that have made it an easier and better time to become an independent adjuster than at any other time in history. There are 3 overarching reasons Chris lists in this episode with many subpoints and resources, Easy to Find Information About Adjusting More Adjuste…

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What is the difference between a liability adjuster and a desk adjuster? Is there a difference? Tinecia Johnson answers those questions plus tells us exactly what a liability adjuster actually does.By Chris Stanley

On today's special edition of the Independent Adjuster Podcast Chris Stanley & Jeremy Shaw (along with 2 special guests) answer the #1 questions listeners have about creating their business as an independent adjuster. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Below is the questions answered on the podcast. What is the most important skill set or talent ne…

Today Chris Stanley celebrates the 5 year anniversary of the Independent Adjuster Podcast. To celebrate he discusses the 15 big lessons and takeaways that stood out to him when he thinks back across 5 years behind the microphone. Learn how to become an independent adjuster with our step by step guides at IAPath.com…

Today Brad Fancher makes his podcast host debut on the Independent Adjuster Podcast. Brad if the auto and heavy equipment expert & instructor at IA Path and wants to talk to you about why you should be accepting heavy equipment claims. Brad gives practical advice and lots of motivation for you to increase your income and bring more value to your cu…

Today Chris interviews Anthony Guarnera of IA Connection about his history in our industry and about the exciting topic of how to get work directly from an insurance company. Developing the connection directly to a carrier proves challenging, but Anthony has some tips to share about how you can develop relationships with insurance companies. Check …

Today Chris Stanley talks about how long it takes to claim the life that you want as an adjuster. Claim Your Life is the official slogan of the podcast and IA Path as a company, but the reality is it can be hard to define what claiming your life looks like and how long it'll take. Chris gives some honest revelation about all this and more in this e…

In this episode John Bachmann reads from his new book the Successful Adjuster's Playbook. In this book he shows how to be a successful adjuster LONG TERM. If you are interested in grabbing a copy of his book head over to SuccessfulAdjustersPlaybook.comBy IA Path

Today Chris Stanley interviews Amazon Best-Selling Author and IA Path consultant, John Bachmann, about how you can be successful long-term in the adjusting industry. They talk about the secret skills that most adjusters don't even realize are superpowers, John's book the Successful Adjuster's Playbook, and how to beat the AI and machine learning in…

Today IA Path's and AdjusterTV's weather correspondent, Max Olson, tells us about Hurricane Ida. He includes the damages, the stats, and his own personal experience as a storm chaser who was on the ground at landfall. You don't want to miss this episode from someone who saw it all, before and after. Check out our free course by heading to IAPath.co…

Are you trying to decide between getting deployed to hurricane Ida (or any other hurricane) or stay home working your current job or day claims? Today Chris Stanley walks you through how to decide what you personally should do in this episode of the Independent Adjuster Podcast. Check out our free course by heading to IAPath.com and click the "How …

Yesterday the Burned Out Adjuster's Playbook was officially released and became an Amazon Best-Seller. Today Chris reads the Foreword that John Bachmann wrote and the Introduction of the new book. This book was written to help make sure adjusters know how to navigate the stress and not quit the insurance industry. The subtitle says its all, Learn H…

IA Path instructor Tinecia Johnson finishing up the presentation at the very first IA Path Adjuster Job Fair and presented "I Can Do That." During the presentation, she broke down the different types of claims we normally never hear about, what type of work you can get, how in-demand desk adjusters are, liability, bodily injury, workers compensatio…

IA Path instructor Tinecia Johnson presented at the very first IA Path Adjuster Job Fair and presented "I Can Do That." During the presentation, she broke down the different types of claims we normally never hear about, what type of work you can get, how in-demand desk adjusters are, liability, bodily injury, workers compensation, and more. This is…

Chris Stanley shares his journey and his framework for determining what you want in life and how to use the insurance industry to get it. He covers how to set a direction in your life, to determine your next milestones, chart a path, and establish a pace that will help you reach your end purpose. If interested in being mentored by Chris Stanley and…