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September 27, 2023

Why should I attend the 2024 Mid-America Catastrophe Services Claims Conference?

by Edward Watson in adjust u, Adjusters, Adjusting, blog, career opportunity, Conference, education, MACS News

Perhaps this question is on your mind, or maybe I just put it there. At any rate, I am glad you asked. The 2024 Mid-America Catastrophe Services Claim Conference As a claims professional, I have attended many industry conferences over the years, from those hosted by independent adjusting firms like Mid-America to broader industry conferences […]

July 21, 2023

How do I know if adjusting is right for me?

by Gene Strother in adjust u, Adjusters, Adjusting, blog, career opportunity, education

Not long ago, I spoke to a class of claims-adjusting hopefuls. They were preparing to take the Texas All-Lines Adjuster Test that very afternoon, after spending three days preparing. They had so many questions for me about how to launch a career, get on the roster of an independent adjusting firm, how to best prepare themselves for […]

July 10, 2023

Ready, Set…Go! The Mid-America Catastrophe Services 2023 Readiness Guide for the CAT Adjuster

by Gene Strother in adjust u, Adjusters, Adjusting, blog, career opportunity, education, Newsletter

I recently asked key members of the Mid-America Catastrophe Services executive, deployment, account management, and CAT teams to share their thoughts on the top five things each catastrophe adjuster should do to prep for hurricane season. Following are their responses. Zack Meadows, Partner/CEO Make sure you have a good operational computer. Make sure you have […]

June 20, 2023

Let’s hear it for the Betio Bastards! Or, what can the catastrophe adjuster learn from military slogans?

by Gene Strother in adjust u, Adjusters, Adjusting, blog, career opportunity, education

There are few for whom I have more respect than soldiers. Those men and women who choose to put themselves to the test in unimaginably difficult ways under extreme conditions, who risk life and limb in the service of their country, and who stand guard over liberty have my highest respect and deepest thanks. I, […]

June 14, 2023

Adjust U assists a corporate person’s transition to independent claims adjusting

by Gene Strother in adjust u, Adjusters, Adjusting, blog, career opportunity, education

We have talked before about the 5-star experience for the Adjust U learner. We have heard from students who have come to us at various stages in their life and from different walks of life. Some are straight out of high school or college, launching a career. Some are early in their career path and […]

June 6, 2023

7 Habits of Highly Effective Desk Claims Adjusters

by Gene Strother in adjust u, Adjusters, Adjusting

Stark differences exist between field adjusting and desk adjusting. To name a few: The differences in the two roles make for differing challenges and opportunities. It is often that a person is well suited to one or the other and rare is the individual who excels at both. In my own journey, I was […]

May 22, 2023

7 Habits of Highly Effective Field Claims Adjusters

by Gene Strother in adjust u, Adjusters, Adjusting, education

At Mid-America Catastrophe Services, we are privileged to work with some of America’s best field and desk claims adjusters. Our top performers work as much as they want and earn six figures annually. More importantly, they are good people. They are empathetic, energetic, and efficient. They are effective because they have developed important habits that […]

March 8, 2023

Mid-America Catastrophe Services named to Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, proving the power of consistency

by Gene Strother in Adjusters, Adjusting, blog, career opportunity, MACS News, National News

“Consistency, thou art a jewel.” ~William Shakespeare “Consistency is an underappreciated form of intentional magic disguised as a mundane doing.” ~Victoria Erickson, author Congratulations to Our Team! Mid-America Catastrophe Services made the 2023 Inc Magazine INC 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in the Southeast Region of the United States. Hard work had plenty […]

September 8, 2022

Mid-America Catastrophe Services, Mobile, Alabama, and Adjust U, Grand Prairie, Texas Announce Leadership Restructure in Light of Record Growth

by Ryan Deakle in MACS News, Uncategorized

Mid-America Catastrophe Services owners Zack Meadows (CEO) and Stacy Story (COO) have announced a significant restructure in company leadership. Gene Strother, former Vice President of Operations has been named President of Adjust U, a separate company devoted to the training and development of adjusters and claims professionals, also owned by Meadows and Story. Strother […]

April 14, 2022

PLRB 2022 – Back in the saddle in San Antonio

by Gene Strother in blog, Conference, MACS News, Newsletter, pandemic, PLRB

I was at PLRB in Washington DC when I first heard the word “pandemic” associated with “Coronavirus” and “COVID 19.” That Sunday, we were getting set for a big show on the biggest stage in our industry, and by Monday morning we were tearing down the booth and preparing to ship it home. The annual […]

November 30, 2021

Mid-America’s Conference 2022 | Accelerate into Great Times & Golden Opportunities, Part Four: Meet the staff that will make a difference in your career path!

by Gene Strother in Adjusters, Adjusting, career opportunity, Conference, education

One of the key benefits of our biggest annual event is the opportunity to network. Accelerate 2022 will take this next level as we will set aside specific times and places for adjusters to interact with key personnel. The people responsible for recruiting, field and desk deployment, storm management, and account management will be available to […]

November 15, 2021

Mid-America’s Conference 2022 | Accelerate into Great Times & Golden Opportunities, Part Three: Be Boundless, by Keynote Speaker Andy Bailey

by Gene Strother in Adjusters, Adjusting, blog, Conference, Uncategorized

Conference 2022 will feature keynote speaker Andy Bailey. Andy is the founder of the “No Try Life,” Taking the Yoda mantra, “There is no try, only do”, Andy and his Petra Coach associates have helped thousands to realize their potential. Following is the official press release from Mid-America Catastrophe Services: We are pleased to […]

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Why should I attend the 2024 Mid-America Catastrophe Services Claims Conference?

How do I know if adjusting is right for me?

Let’s hear it for the Betio Bastards! Or, what can the catastrophe adjuster learn from military slogans?

Adjust U assists a corporate person’s transition to independent claims adjusting

7 Habits of Highly Effective Desk Claims Adjusters

7 Habits of Highly Effective Field Claims Adjusters

Mid-America Catastrophe Services named to Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, proving the power of consistency

Mid-America Catastrophe Services, Mobile, Alabama, and Adjust U, Grand Prairie, Texas Announce Leadership Restructure in Light of Record Growth

Mid-America’s Conference 2022 | Accelerate into Great Times & Golden Opportunities, Part Four: Meet the staff that will make a difference in your career path!

Mid-America’s Conference 2022 | Accelerate into Great Times & Golden Opportunities, Part Three: Be Boundless, by Keynote Speaker Andy Bailey

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