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Training

Our instructors are experienced adjusters, having worked multiple catastrophes and for multiple carriers. Our instructors also are experienced educators, and have provided training for companies such as Vale. To view dates and availability for all available courses check the current schedule. A list of available courses is listed below.

Cost for transportation, meals and housing are the responsibility of the student. Iowa has very reasonably priced accommodations, and WGI human resources have lists of local bed and breakfasts as well as hotels. Fairfield has lots of great restaurant options, with more restaurants per capita than San Francisco! We have four Thai, two Mexican, Three Indian and Five Italian restaurants within four blocks of our training facility in downtown Fairfield.

Our training facility is modern with industry standard workstations and audio-visual presentation capabilities.

WGI is an industry leader in developing and presenting relevant training for adjusters of all experience levels at the most reasonable prices in the nation for the value received.

Cancellation fee: $50 processing fee if canceling within two weeks of course start date. Cancellation fees can be applied as a discount to another WGI course of your choice, to be used within one year.

Note: WGI reserves the right to cancel any course up to 14 (fourteen) days prior to the first day of the course. Registrants will be promptly notified and will receive a full refund or be transferred to the equivalent class of their choice within a 12-month period. WGI is not responsible for travel expenses or any costs that may be incurred as a result of cancellations.

Our guarantee of your satisfaction: Walker Group, Inc. intends that all participants will benefit from the course. We offer the best possible training in this field. If at any time during the first day of the course a participant notifies the instructor of his or her desire to withdraw, he or she may leave and receive a full refund. There is absolutely no risk to the participants or their companies.

Basic Adjuster Training
Xactimate Level I Training
Advanced Xactimate Training
Texas Adjuster License Training (Authorized Texas Pre-Licensing Provider)
Flood Training
Earthquake Accreditation
Commercial and Residential Roofing Training
2 Week Commercial Adjuster Training Program

Basic Adjuster Training

Dates:

View schedule for course dates and availability.

Pricing:

$850.00

Description:

This course aims to give attendees a practical understanding of insurance adjusting and learn the skills necessary to begin a successful adjusting career. Its focus will be an explanation of the basic adjusting process, from receiving a claim, inspecting a property, interacting with both the insurance company and the insured, and completing an estimate. Also discussed will be basic construction, mapping techniques, and understanding insurance policies. Real life examples will be used throughout the course as attendees practice their new skills.

Texas Licensing Continuing Education Information:

Basic Adjusting and the Insurance Policy

Certified by the Texas Dept. of Insurance for Continuing Education Credit

28 General Classroom Credit Hours and 2 Ethics Classroom Credit Hours

Provider: Walker Group #3470

By taking this course, adjusters licensed in Texas will satisfy their two year CE requirement.

Xactimate Level I Training

Dates:

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Pricing:

$850.00

Description:

Xactimate by Xactware is an industry-standard estimating software used by adjusters, and preferred by many claim handling firms and insurance companies. This course will provide attendees with a deep understanding of the Xactimate software, as well as prepare them for the online Level I certification by walking through several real life estimates. Cost of certification exam is $100 payable directly to Xactimate.

Requirements:

PC-compatible computer. Laptop recommended
Windows 98/2000/XP or Windows NT 4.0 service pack 6 or higher
1 GHz processor (1.5 GHz or better is recommended)
256 MB of RAM (512 MB or better is recommended)
1.5 Gig of free hard drive space available
4X CD-ROM Drive (12X or higher recommended)
Color monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution or higher
Ethernet or Wireless (802.11b) network adapter
Xactimate 24 (a demo can be obtained from Xactware for training)

Advanced Xactimate Training

Dates:

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Pricing:

$695.00

Description:

Xactimate by Xactware is an industry-standard estimating software used by adjusters, and preferred by many claim handling firms and insurance companies. This course will provide attendees with a much more refined understanding of the Xactimate software, as well as prepare them for the on line Level 2. This course focuses on advanced Xactimate topics, including: advanced roof diagramming with Sketch, estimating & line items with Sketch, calculations and reporting.

Requirements:

PC-compatible computer. Laptop recommended
Windows 98/2000/XP or Windows NT 4.0 service pack 6 or higher
1 GHz processor (1.5 GHz or better is recommended)
256 MB of RAM (512 MB or better is recommended)
1.5 Gig of free hard drive space available
4X CD-ROM Drive (12X or higher recommended)
Color monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution or higher
Ethernet or Wireless (802.11b) network adapter
Xactimate 24 (a demo can be obtained from Xactware for training)

Texas Adjuster Pre-Licensing Training (Authorized Texas Pre-Licensing Provider)


Dates:: View schedule for course dates and availability.
Pricing:: $850.00
Description:: The Texas adjuster license is recognized as a valid license in most states. This pre-licensing adjuster training focuses on understanding, interpreting and applying the basic insurance policies used in adjusting insurance claims. Upon completion attendees will have an excellent working knowledge of insurance policies, and be prepared for the in-house exam given at the end of the course. The cost of the exam is included in the tuition. This certificate of completion when sent to Texas Department of Insurance along with the application and fee will make you eligible to receive your Texas adjuster license.

Flood Training

Dates:

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Pricing:

$695.00

Description:

This course aims to prepare attendees to gain certification enabling them to work flood claims. This is accomplished by providing real-life examples of damage incurred during floods, as well as detailed analysis of policies for these types of losses. Flood certification will need to be completed at a sponsored NFIP seminar. For more information and registration for NFIP workshop please visit the NFIP Claim Registration page. The cost of seminar is not covered by tuition.

Requirements:

PC-compatible computer. Laptop recommended
Ethernet or Wireless (802.11b) network adapter
Xactimate 24 (a demo can be obtained from Xactware for training)

Texas Licensing Continuing Education Information:

Flood Claims Adjusting and the NFIP Policy

Certified by the Texas Dept. of Insurance for Continuing Education Credit

28 General Classroom Credit Hours and 2 Ethics Classroom Credit Hours

Provider: Walker Group #3470

By taking this course, adjusters licensed in Texas will satisfy their two year CE requirement.

Earthquake Accreditation

Dates:

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Pricing:

$195.00

Description:

This course aims to prepare attendees to gain accreditation enabling them to work earthquake claims. This is accomplished by providing real-life examples of damage incurred during earthquakes, as well as detailed analysis of policies for these types of losses.

Requirements:

PC-compatible computer. Laptop recommended
Ethernet or Wireless (802.11b) network adapter
Xactimate 24 (a demo can be obtained from Xactware for training)

Texas Licensing Continuing Education Information:

Earthquake Adjusting and Insurance Endorsement/Policies

Certified by the Texas Dept. of Insurance for Continuing Education Credit

7.5 General Classroom Credit Hours

Provider: Walker Group #3470

Commercial & Residential Roofing

Dates:

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Pricing:

$195.00

Description:

The purpose of the course is to give the student a clear understanding under applicable residential and commercial insurance policies of roofing damage and repair issues.

Texas Licensing Continuing Education Information:

Commercial and Residential Roofing

Certified by the Texas Dept. of Insurance for Continuing Education Credit

7 General Classroom Credit Hours

Provider: Walker Group #3470

2 Week Commercial Adjuster Training Program

Dates:

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Pricing:

$1690.00

Description:

This two-week course is designed for adjusters who already have experience in residential estimating and want to gain a comprehensive understanding of how to manage claims and adjust structural damage to commercial properties..

The course teaches commercial construction materials, methods and regulatory costs. The impact of Building Codes, overhead factors and regional pricing are included in the study of estimating repair or replacement costs for concrete, masonry, structural steel, metal stud framing, glazing, roofing systems, sprinkler systems, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.

Students are introduced to decision making factors in determining possibility of repair of the structural components and mechanical systems. Electrical, mechanical, structural and plumbing details are studied for often overlooked subrogation potential. Demolition, debris removal, hazardous wastes, shoring and temporary protection are covered. Time and material, as well as unit costs, are reviewed and calculated as part of the estimating exercises that are assigned. The role of engineers, plant managers and construction companies is also covered. The total course cost is $1690.

Requirements:

Students should have some experience in residential damage estimating and be able to write insurance estimates in one or more industry software systems. Xactimate is provided on WGI training computers. Alternatively, students may bring their own laptops and the software of their choice.

Texas Licensing Continuing Education Information:

Commercial Damage Estimating and the Insurance Policy

Certified by the Texas Dept. of Insurance for Continuing Education Credit

28 General Classroom Credit Hours and 2 Ethics Classroom Credit Hours

Provider: Walker Group #3470

By taking this course, adjusters licensed in Texas will satisfy their two year CE requirement.

News

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