The NACA Mentoring program is designed to assist both experienced adjusters and new adjusters. The benefit for experienced adjusters is to provide a pool of adjuster trainees that have demonstrated an interest in the adjusting business. The experienced adjuster can chose a “newbie” to work with them, provide clerical support, computer input support or field assistance in the claims process. The “newbie” benefits from the advice and training an experienced adjuster can provide.

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 and providing key support for the needs of both the adjuster and “newbie”. NACA would encourage all “newbies” to apply for an apprentice membership in NACA.

The apprentice membership allows a person with little or no experience to join NACA and participate in the convention, with the exception of voting on items presented at the business meeting. This gives them an opportunity to meet seasoned adjusters and meet with adjusting company personnel at the vendor show and the social events. This opportunity is invaluable in assisting a new person entering into the catastrophe adjusting business.

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