Over the last few years, the usage of Drones has grown tremendously in multiple industries including real estate, construction, agriculture, e-commerce, utilities, media, and insurance. To fly a drone for any reason that is considered nonrecreational, you must possess a FAA 107 license that demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones. This two hour course serves as an introduction to Adjust U’s premiere drone class which will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to pass the FAA 107 certification drone test.
Those that attend the conference will have the option to take the full drone course at a reduced rate of $79.99 on February 1st, at the Mid-America Catastrophe Services home office in Mobile, Alabama.
Xactimate has always been the Achilles heel of many adjusters- but it has evolved through the years and many adjusters are not taking advantage of the features that can speed up estimating writing. This two-hour course is filled with shortcuts and tips to help you save time and stress when writing your estimates. Highly recommended for any adjuster who uses Xactimate to write their estimates! As one student said after taking this course – “Xactimate will no longer be the time vampire it used to be.”
2 CEs in AL, FL, OK, and TX
Enhance your skills to take your desk adjusting beyond the initial response to a storm. Get tips and insight on working with Attorneys, PA’s, and AOB Contractors. The art of negotiation to settle claims. Proper file documentation to make you a sought-after adjuster.
2 CEs in AL, FL, OK, and TX
We each make judgements every day. We decide how we will act or respond to a situation. We decide how we will interact with others. We do a thing, or we delay it. We meet challenges, or we avoid them. Join us for this two-hour Ethics course to learn the importance of good judgment and how to make judgment calls that are consistent and ethical. We will examine real-world scenarios and work together to decide how they should best be handled.
3 CEs in AL, FL, OK, and TX
This vital class will encapsulate the essence of our 2024 theme, Together We Rise. Claims adjusting does not need to be – and should never be – a lonely or isolating experience. Teamwork is the key to individual success and to the success of an independent adjusting firm like Mid-America Catastrophe Services. Being an independent adjuster does not mean that you are on an island. In this class, we will discuss the support system Mid-America and Adjust U provide to the adjuster and how you can grow and contribute to the growth of others via our mentoring program. Together we will rise.
1 CE in AL, FL, OK, and TX
Have you ever wanted to have the answers to a test before you took the test? Do you think you would do well on the test if you had the answers? Of course you would! This class gives the Field Adjuster the answers to the test! Come learn what Desk Adjusters look for, how they review a file, and tips to help you get a file passed through successfully the first time! Hear from the lead of QA and other Desk Adjusters that tell you what gets a file approved. This two-hour course is perfect for both Field and Desk Adjusters!
2 CEs in AL, FL, OK, and TX
Mid-America has greatly increased our presence in middle America this past year and this means many Farm and Ranch properties will be among the claims we receive. Farm and Ranch claims have many nuances that make it different from running a typical residential claim. This two-hour course will show you how to read Dec sheets with multiple buildings and addresses ,easy ways to measure grain bins, a brush up on metal roofing, and much more information that will help you run a successful Farm and Ranch claim.
2 CEs in AL, FL, OK, and TX
Taught by Dan Dyce
This is a class taught by an experienced earthquake claim manager that teaches insurance adjusters about; the internet tools specific to earthquake claim handling, earthquake policy coverage; how to avoid pitfalls when handling an earthquake claim; how to determine if a crack was caused by an earthquake or by some other cause; how to determine non-structural vs structural earthquake damage; guidelines on when to engage an engineer or other expert on an earthquake claim; pictures of what earthquake damage looks like; and how to properly repair earthquake damage.
3 CEs in AL, FL, OK, and TX
Taught by FEC (Forensic Engineering Company)
Wood floor coverings are suspectable to distress from many instances. This can include installation deficiencies, improper acclimation, and/or exposure to moisture. While most of the time this distress only affects the flooring material, it can cause damage to adjacent structural components. In this course, Structural Damage from the Expansion of Hardwood, we will discuss how this can happen, how to identify it, and how to prevent it.
Taught by Nicholas P Arnold
Class description coming soon.
Taught by Terry Sutton.
This class goes into depth on the many faces of Hoarding Disorder and it’s disruptive nature in handling insurance claims. Attendees are given insight into successful cluttered claim handling. Not only is great consideration given to the affected person, but also the process of resolution of cluttered claims.
2 CEs in AL, FL, GA, LA, NC, OK, TX
Taught by Rob Harrell.
Fed up with constantly making errors on estimates, especially those 'Low Hanging Fruit' blunders that can land you in hot water? Well, guess what? Xactimate has your back with the ultimate solution - XactXpert. This powerhouse tool is designed to catch those pesky mistakes before your estimate even leaves your desk. Don't miss out on the chance to up your game! Let the Xactimate guru, Rob Harrell, guide you through mastering this game-changing tool for crafting precision estimates!
2 CEs in AL, FL, OK, and TX
Taught by Jared Dearth.
Class description coming soon.
2 CEs in AL, FL, OK, and TX
Taught by Dan Price and Keystone
Description coming soon.
1 CE in AL, FL, OK, and TX
Taught by Scott Pierce and Keystone
Description coming soon.
1 CE in AL, FL, OK, and TX
