Career Resources

The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook is an excellent resource to learn more about adjusting as a career.  Below are links to specific sections of the Bureau of Labor Statistics resources. Additionally, we have included an example career path for a property adjuster.

• What Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators Do
• Work Environment
• How to Become a Claims Adjuster, Appraiser, Examiner, or Investigator
• Pay
• Job Outlook
• State & Area Data
• Property Loss Adjuster Career Path – EXAMPLE

Discuss with others

There are several industry blogs that offer access to open discussions on adjusting and an opportunity for peer to peer learning. This is a great resource to ask some questions about how you can get where you want to be.

• AdjusterPro Blog
• Community Blog

Search for openings

Here are a few resources for job openings including the US government, claims industry and Sedgwick.

• U.S. Department of Labor
• Claims Pages
• Sedgwick’s independent resource network
• Sedgwick Careers

Books on adjusting

Here are a few suggested books on adjusting and related insurance topics.

• Adjuster’s Life
• Becoming-World-Class-Expert
• How to Become an Independent Insurance Adjuster
• The Compact Book of Adjusting Property Claims
• Additional books