“Put me in, Coach” only works if you showed up for practice.
We see it all the time — aspiring adjusters with a new license and no training, anxious for their first deployment. In a CAT emergency, they might get out there, but they fall flat because they weren’t prepared.
Field Adjuster Kickstart is CATI’s special pre-season “just in time” training offered for wind and hail and for hurricane seasons to quickly mobilize adjusters who are equipped to hit the ground running and succeed on their first deployment.
Pair your Field Adjuster Kickstart completion badge with a CATI Certified Adjuster course
and take your skills and professional credentials to a new level.
This accelerated learning program will require you to invest approximately 24 hours in on-demand pre-work courses ahead of class to ensure you are prepared to apply your skills and knowledge throughout the week of in-person classes.
When complete, you will be prepared to succeed, from pre-deployment preparation to getting on-site and working your first claims.
CLASS TIME: 5 DAYS
CLASS LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
LOCATION: DALLAS, TX CAMPUS ONLY
CLASS SIZE: UP TO 18 PARTICIPANTS
CE HOURS: NONE
PRICE: $799
This course is designed especially for new and emerging field adjusters with little to no prior experience.
Adjusters with some experience will also benefit from the opportunity to refresh their skills away from the demands of a deployment.
We use our in-person class time to its fullest potential by engaging participants in as much hands-on practice as possible. As such, upon your registration, you will be automatically enrolled in the following on-demand pre-work courses that must be complete before you will be permitted to attend Field Adjuster Kickstart. The price of these courses is included in your enrollment fee.
These courses will take approximately 24 hours to complete and the training will be the foundation for your in-person class. If you wait until the last minute and rush through this training, you will be behind before you begin.
If your pre-work is not complete or your Xactimate proficiency has not been verified, you will not be admitted to class. No refunds will be issued if you are denied entry for these reasons.
This course requires significant computer use. If you struggle with basic computer skills, you will be unlikely to succeed in this course—or the job of an adjuster.
To be successful, at a very minimum you will need:
Limited computer skills are one of the biggest reasons new adjusters are defeated in the field. We strongly urge you to be honest with yourself about your abilities and take a basic computer skills course before enrolling if these tasks are challenging to you.
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While there are more opportunities for adjusters who are qualified to take steep roof assignments, we recognize rope and harness assignments are not for everyone.
The rope and harness training on Friday is optional and is not required to get a passing score for the class running Monday-Thursday.
You will be asked during class if you plan to participate in Friday’s rope and harness training. If you are unsure of your interest, we encourage you to plan to participate so that by engaging in the hands-on training you can make an informed decision about your ability and comfort level with this type of activity.
This course is developed with the objective of training adjusters who are ready for their first deployment.
Please note that deployment is dependent on a variety of factors and completing this training does not guarantee placement on a deployment with Eberl. Please note that adjusters are subject to a background check prior to deployment and a prohibitive finding on your report may result in disqualification from future opportunities.
You do not need to know Xactimate to enroll in this class. You will be enrolled in two on-demand courses provided by Verisk: Xactimate X1 Fundamentals and Xactimate X1 Proficiency.
The in-person Xactimate training before you begin to write estimates will be limited, so completing the on-demand coursework carefully is critical. In class, we will focus on applying what you learned in the pre-work to the practical estimating process.
To maximize your success, we encourage participants to complete the Xactimate Level 1 or 2 exams (not included) prior to class.
Xactimate X1 license and computers will be provided for the in-person portion of the class. You will need a computer and be able to download the software for the pre-work portion of the training. We will send you detailed instructions to download Xactimate and access CATI’s private training environment at no cost after you enroll.
Xactimate X1 license and computers will be provided for the in-person portion of the class.
You will need a computer and be able to download the software for the pre-work portion of the training. Simply clicking through the on-demand courses and not practicing with Xactimate as you go will NOT prepare you for the in-person class.
We will send you detailed instructions to download Xactimate and access CATI’s private training environment at no cost after you enroll.
CATI will provide all instructional material, computer equipment and software, and scoping gear needed for the in-person portion of your training.
You will need to provide the following:
You will need a computer and be able to download the software for the pre-work portion of the training.
We will send you detailed instructions to download Xactimate and access CATI’s private training environment at no cost after you enroll.
Field Adjuster Kickstart is held Monday-Friday at our Dallas, Texas, campus:
CATI Dallas Campus
2025 Royal Lane #394
Dallas, TX 75229
This course is not currently eligible for CE hours.
While substantial pre-work must be completed online before the start of class, this course is an in-person class which must be attended live at our Dallas, TX campus.
This course is different from the CATI Certified Adjuster — Residential Essentials in several ways.
