Xactimate 28 2-Day Tactical Course
Seminar: ID# 1156151
Metropolitan Area:
Dallas/Ft. Worth
Venue:
AdjusterPro Headquarters
221 Bedford Rd
Bedford, TX 76022
770-410-9375
Date:
12/20/2014 (7:00am - 6:00pm)
About This Course:
Xactimate 28 is currently the most universally accepted estimating program in use by insurance adjusters. Don't let lack of Xactimate experience slow down your CAT adjusting career!
Our Tactical Xactimate course is designed for the intermediate level computer user unfamiliar with Xactimate 28. This course will prepare you to get into the field and begin writing estimates. It will cover:
- Basic data entry and estimate set-up
- Estimate "structure" and proper order/grouping
- "Dimensioning" (building rooms and elevations with width/length/height)
- Basic Sketch functions (building rooms in Sketch)
- Line item entry and several item search strategies
- How to build an estimate that will get through file review (and file review will appreciate!)
- How to build an estimate that will cover the actual cost to rebuild
- "Speed-estimating" techniques: templates, macros and more!
- Advanced Sketch
- Advanced Roof Sketch
- Graphical Estimating (estimating items through Sketch interface)
- Sketch Templates
- Sub-Rooms
- Multiple Levels
- Ceiling Types
- Saddles and Crickets
- Assembly Experts
- XactCentral
- Admin to Estimate Relay
- Multiple Reporting
- Usage of Activity Diary
- Tokens: Creation and Usage
- Valuation
- Price List Editing
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to write professional, comprehensive claims that'll make file-reviewers smile!
Our Xactimate classes are conveniently scheduled to follow our All-Lines Adjuster Licensing Course.
Xactimate Training Requirements
Students attending this two-day Xactimate 28 workshop are expected to furnish their own laptop. The system requirements are as follows:
- Operating System - Operating systems on which Xactimate 28 is supported include Windows® XP / Vista / 7; it will not run on a Mac
- Processor Speed - A dual core processor recommended (Single core processor of 1.5 GHz minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
- Video Card - Open GL 2.0-compatible graphics with 512 MB of VRAM and latest drivers recommended (Open GL 2.0-compatible graphics with 128 MB of VRAM minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
- Memory - 2-4 GB of RAM recommended (1 GB of RAM minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
- Hard Drive - 10 GB of available hard drive space recommended. A 7200+ RPM drive is recommended (5 GB of available hard drive space is required to run Xactimate. A 5400 RPM drive is required).
- Monitor Resolution - Monitor resolution set at 1024x600 or higher required
- Connectivity - A broadband Internet connection si recommended. Internet access is required. Internet Explorer 7+ is required.
- Optical Drive - A DVD drive is required to install Xactimate from disc.
- Xactimate 28 Software - if you do not have a subscription to the software, you may download a 30-day demo here.
Note: This course assumes that students enter with a basic level of proficiency in computer skills. Typing, manipulation of a mouse (including click, drag, and drop maneuver), and familiarization with a windows-based operating system are required skills.
Other Benefits!
This course is accredited for 15 hours CEU in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Indiana and Georgia.
If your schedule prevents you from attending our live Xactimate class, then take a look at our NEW Live Online Xactimate Training class.Top FAQs
All but 16 states require you to have an Adjuster License. To be licensed, you must take your state-required pre-licensing course, then pass your state's licensing exam. Though some states do not require Adjuster licensing, most people take a DHS course, as it provides the necessary education that most employers prefer. Click through to your state to find out your state's requirements and training options.
DHS stands for "Designated Home State". Essentially, it acts as 'reciprocity' licening. While all states require licensing for Life & Health or P&C, there are about 15 states that do not require a license to be an Adjuster. That said, many employers want someone who is trained to handle claims. A DHS license certifies adjusters to work residential, commercial, automobile, farm and ranch, ocean and inland marine, and workman's compensation claims.
Pros include good earnings and travel. Cons include inconsistent hours, some safety concerns from both the accident area and in dealing with insured people who may not agree with your p[ayment assessment.
Xactimate is most popular software program used by adjusters to assist with claims. Xactimate saves you from having to write claims by hand, reference pricing guide books, and using your calculator to complete an estimate.
While Independent Adjusters often earn more than Adjusters who work for insurance companies, it is often feast or famine with regard to work and income.
Adjusters inspect property damage or personal injury claims made by policyholders. They can visit the site of a claim, talk to claimants, interview witnesses, assess damage, to make sure the claim is legitimate and paid out correctly.
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