Posted On: September 24, 2007, 3:47 pm CDT

Posted By: Mike

After 10 years+ of handling claims, I
am glad to see this type of Referendum.

The Adjusters are loaded down with too
many claims these days as the carriers
are looking to maximize profitably by keeping claim staffing costs at a minimum.

I know many adjusters who assigned in excess of 225 claims (I know a couple who
assigned 300 liability/property claims!!)

I have no maximizing profitable in
general (and how hugely profitable the
industry is these days!) but it's typically the claimants and insureds who are the ones who often times bear the brunt of the effect when claims
are not paid promptly and equitably
because of the staffing issue.

Perhaps, if this referendum passes, maybe
the carriers/TPA's will pay more
attention to the case/claim overload
issue in order to avoid paying the additional damages) which may in itself enhance our industry's reputation.

Thanks


who pay the price for this as many types of claims are not being paid promptly

are not