FAQ’s

Is The Adjuster School certified by the Texas Department of Insurance?

Yes, the The Adjuster School is certified by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Texas Department of Insurance Provider # 33399
Adjuster All-Lines Pre-Licensing Course #15605
Xactimate Training Course # 15609
Fundamentals of Adjusting Course # 8797
Xactimate Sketch Pro Edition Course # 8799

How much does your Texas All-Lines Pre-Licensing course cost?

The cost is $400. This cost covers everything (Course, Material and Exam).
The cost for the Xactimate Training is $275 and the Fundamentals of Adjusting is $200.
We currently have a Combo Package which allows you to get all the courses for $600.
When you take the Combo Package, you will save $275.00

How many days are the classes and which days of the week are they held on?

The All-Lines Adjuster Licensing class is 3 days. The Xactimate 27 Training is 2 days and the Fundamentals of Adjusting class is 1 day. That’s a total of 6 days of training.

The class schedule is as follows:
Day 1 (Wednesday) Texas All-Lines Adjuster Licensing Class
Day 2 (Thursday) Texas All-Lines Adjuster Licensing Class
Day 3 (Friday) Texas All-Lines Adjuster Licensing Class + THE EXAM
Day 4 (Saturday) Xactimate 27 Training
Day 5 (Sunday) Xactimate 27 Training
Day 5 (Monday) Fundamentals of Adjusting Class

What are the class times?

The Texas All-Lines Adjuster Licensing course is from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
The Xactimate 27 Training is from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Fundamentals of Adjusting Class is from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Will I need a laptop for the Xactimate Training?  If so, what kind of laptop?

Yes, you will need your own laptop in our Xactimate 27 Training.  We provide the software.  We recommend that you use a mouse with your laptop because you will be able to Sketch Rooms and Roofs easier with a mouse.  Your laptop should meet the following standards:

*Xactimte 27 requires at least a 1 GHZ processor
*Xactimate 27 works with Windows 2000, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista & Windows 7.
*Your computer should have 25 MB of RAM (512 MB or better is recommended)
*Your computer needs at least 1.5 Gig of free hard drive space available

Who teaches the class?

The class will be taught by Eric Thomas (owner of The Adjuster School).
For information on Eric’s professional insurance experience, click here.

How much money does an insurance claims adjuster make?

As an adjuster, there are typically two types of compensation:

Fee schedule - Each insurance company has their own fee schedule, but most pay on average of $400-$600 per claim.  The average adjuster usually can handle between 3-5 claims per day, while the more efficient adjusters can handle more.  You will typically be paid on a fee schedule during the initial 2-3 months on a Catastrophe assignment.

Daily Rate - Each insurance company has their own daily rate schedule, most most pay around $700 / day.  One of the great things about being a Catastrophe Adjuster is that you can work whenever you want to work.  Some adjusters work during the fall, while others work only in the summer.  Some choose to work 3-4 months a year, while others work 4-6 months.  Some choose to work year round also.

Is their much of a demand for adjusters?

The demand for available adjusters has never been greater.  The largest demand usually occurs after a large catastrophic event such as a Hurricane.  However, that demand is usually continuous due to isolated Hailstorms, Tornados, Floods and other weather related events.  Another option is to work Daily claims.  Daily claims are claims that you work in your local area.  Protech Claims, Inc. handles both Catastrophe and Daily claims.

Does the price of your course include the exam?

Yes, the course includes the exam.  You will take the exam on Friday afternoon.

Will I have to pay any other fees to get my license?

Yes, the state licensing fee is $50.00.  That will be made payable when you submit your application to the state.

What are the requirements to become a licensed adjuster?

-As for experience, there are no requirements.
-You do not have to have a college degree.
-You do not have to have prior military experience.
-You can be a male or female.
To acquire a Texas Adjuster’s License, the State of Texas requires either:
1.  Successful completion of a Certified Pre-Licensing course (such as ours).
or
2.  Completion of the state exam.
3.  File a license application with the Texas Department of Insurance and submit fingerprints.