Legion Claims

The Cost of Training vs. The Cost of Not Being Trained As we inch closer to what has all the makings of an active hurricane season, I see a repetition that I see every year. Many adjusters are just waiting to get that call. Waiting to get out and make some good money. As an Industry Trainer for the last 13 years, I hear the same song year after yea... r. I dont need any training; I have been doing this now for years. Or I havent worked since last hurricane season. I cant afford the cost of training. But there are those adjusters out there that get it. They understand the value of quality training and how it can improve their productivity, and greatly improve their bottom line. The fact is everyone needs training. The more you invest your time to be prepared, to get equipped with the latest innovations to speed up your processes, the more effective you will be. Lets face it. The reality is that running hurricane claims is not the same as it was 15 years ago. Or even 5 years ago. Now everything is related to productivity. How quickly you can inspect and turn in a quality file will determine how long you stay deployed. So the idea that you can go out on storm, without any work in several months, and jump right back in at full capacity is not reality. And the cost of being trained while on storm, or reacclimating yourself with all the processes again, can be very costly. More costly than being prepared before the storm with quality training and refresher courses. I am currently the Director of Training and Innovations at Legion Claims. I have been an Xactware Certified Trainer for many years. As I continue to learn and evolve my trainings to the newest technologies, I see adjusters who stay stagnant in their processes. But for those of you who understand that training is essential to success, those adjusters are continuing to excel in the industry. Whether you are a new adjuster just trying to break into the industry or a seasoned pro, investing in your career will allow you to reap the benefits of an exciting ...Read More