Is Giving 110% Even Possible?

When I was in school, my parents told me, “Always give it 110%.” When I played football, the coach at some point in time gave a pep talk that included, “Give every game 110%.” At work, we’re often admonished by management to “give this project 110% of your efforts.” To be honest, I’ve always questioned…

Communication is the Key

Take a look at any business, industry, organization or even any relationship, and at the very core of its success (or failure) is the ability to effectively communicate. Just like our national transportation system, the lines of communication travel in multiple directions and can be as broad as a 5-lane interstate or narrow as a…

Signing Up on Multiple Rosters

It’s not uncommon for an independent adjuster to be on the roster of several IA firms. In fact, it’s standard operating procedure. Getting your name in the rotation with several firms provides the greater opportunity to have year-round work and not rely solely on CAT events. Create the reputation for being reliable, dependable, accurate &…

Technology and The Independent Adjuster

It is absolutely astounding how far technology has advanced in the last 30 years. Remember the bag phone? I still have mine as a keepsake. Every time I had to set it up to make a call, I felt like I was about to call in an air strike on some distant battlefield. The VHS…