Why Veterans Are Perfect For CAT Adjusting
Veterans have put their lives on the line to serve our country. In their training and service vets have developed strong traits and characteristics that make them the ideal candidates for a rewarding career in catastrophic insurance adjusting.
What is CAT Adjusting?
When a catastrophic event (wildfire, hailstorm, flood, etc.) occurs, insurance agencies will deploy catastrophe adjusters to the affected region. These adjusters will perform inspections that estimate how much compensation the customers are entitled to under their policy. The adjuster will spend weeks to months in the region
Some of the benefits of a career in the CAT adjusting field include:
- Self Employed – Catastrophe adjusters are contracted by insurance agencies. As independent contractors, they make their own hours and their own schedule.
- High Earning Potential – CAT adjusters have a very high earning potential as they are paid per claim closed. The typical income ranges between $70k – $100k in 6-9 months during the storm season.
- Vacation Time – Catastrophic insurance adjusters have plenty of time off to enjoy their hard earned cash as they tend to work during the 6-9 month storm season.
- Helping People – CAT adjusters are able to help get compensation to people who are in need during a catastrophic crisis.
Why Vets Are Perfect For CAT Adjusting
In order to be successful in the field as a catastrophic insurance adjuster, it takes a certain type of person. CAT adjusting requires a strong work ethic. An adjuster must be hard-working, organized, self-motivated, and dedicated.
How to Become a CAT Adjuster
Without prior experience, insurance agencies are reluctant to hire newcomers in the industry. However, one training program has its students completely qualified and has over 18 insurance partners that hire their graduates right out of school.
VAS
(VAS) Veteran Adjusting School is a vocational trade school for CAT adjusting that is approved by the VA for veteran tuition assistance under the 911 GI Bill®. VAS has a 100% graduation rate and over 95% job placement for their graduates with their insurance industry partners.
Why Is VAS So Successful?
There are a couple of reason for why Veteran Adjusting School has such a high success rate.
- Their interactive, hands-on, & fully comprehensive 6-week training program takes a student from beginner to expert.
- VAS insurance industry partners believe so much in the program that they are willing to hire their graduates right out of school.
CAT adjusting can be rewarding, but it’s not for everyone. Do you have what it takes?
