The 2005 Executive Board has decided to introduce a mentoring program for the benefit of the existing members and persons trying to enter the catastrophe-adjusting field. The new program was initially started last year with the implementation of the apprentice membership. The apprentice membership allows a person with no experience to join NACA and participate in the convention, with the exception of the voting and the business meeting. This gives them an opportunity to meet seasoned adjusters and meet with adjusting companies at the vendor show that may be able to help the new person enter into the catastrophe adjusting business.

The latest program is the addition of the Mentor and Newbie resume section to the web site. The Mentor resume is a posting for experienced members to submit a listing to agree to mentor a Newbie into the adjusting business. The Newbie listing will show a brief bio of the person interested in working in the adjusting business. The idea is to assist both sides in coming together. The idea arose from the open forum meeting at this years NACA convention. Many of the members were interested in hiring a Newbie to assist with this years hurricane work. The apprentice members in attendance were also interested in finding a way to hook up with an experienced person willing to trade adjusting experience for training and possibly some type of compensation. The idea is a positive step for the members and the adjusting business in general. The web-site committee is currently working on the new addition to the web site and will have it up and running as soon as possible.

If you have additional ideas that would benefit the program, please contact us and we can discuss the ideas. The board is trying to introduce a training program for the benefit of the members and the adjusting community in general.

The executive board views this program as a tool to the members. The Association is in no way promoting any individual that may post a resume as a mentor or Newbie. As in any business relationship, it is the responsibility of the persons entering into the relationship to check references and resources. The excitement of a new opportunity may sink quickly if all the benefits and responsibilities are not agreed to up front. Please take the time to review any agreement and be sure it fits your particular need. The old saying “ Know before you go” is wisdom sometimes overlooked.

Woody Britton, AIC

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