What to bring with you as an Independent Adjuster going on the road to handle CAT claims.
Items for your vehicle
Jump Box
Jackery Box (Chagre items b/w claims)
Garmin GPS Unit (Easier to use than phone or dash unit)
Extra quart of oil
Tire Inflator
Can of Fix A Flat
Items Needed To Adjust Claims In The Field
Laptop (i5 Processor or better, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Dedicated Video Card)
Bluetooth Headset
Tape Measure
Digital Tape Measure
Digital Camera
Pen and paper to sketch, write measurements, and take note
Pitch Gauge
Shingle Guage
Metal Thickness Guage
Gloves
Good Shoes for climbing roofs (Nike Frees, Vans or Skate Shoes, Cougar Paws)
Work Pants or Tactical Pants
Chalk (To mark hail hits on soft metals and t mark test squares on roofs)
Tool Belt, to carry a clipboard
Two-story ladder (>=32′) and a shorter one-story ladder for one story and ladder pulls. (Do NOT Use A Telescoping Ladder)
Carabiners
Bungee Cord
Moisture Meter
Rope And Harness Kit (Click for a Detailed List)
Items To Keep You Going
Cooler
Yeti or Rtic Cup
Snacks for Quick Food
Items Needed To Adjust At Home Remotely
Laptop (i5 Processor or better, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Dedicated Video Card)
Bluetooth Headset
Productivity Monitor Setup
Ergonomic Mouse
A Solid Chair for 12hr Shifts
A UPS Unit
Starlink
Backup Generator