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Post-CAT Fatigue & Self‑Care: Managing burnout after deployments

Do you remember your first deployment as a catastrophe adjuster? I do. It was 2005. And if it was 2005, you know the storm in question, right? Katrina. I had no background or real context for the job of cat adjuster. I was at a crossroads in my career when

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Hurry Up and Wait! Insights for Pre-Deployment Prep for the CAT Adjuster

by Gene Strother President, Adjust U 📍 Introduction: “Hurry Up and Wait” Jonathan Rice, Vice President of Training and VP of Adjust U (and training savant) remembers how off-guard so many adjusters were caught by The Great Freeze of 2021. It seemed like no one was ready for that one

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Emerging Home Risks: The New Normal for Property Claims

📍 This is Something Different. The floods swept in unexpectedly in the Texas Hill Country. The lazy, docile, picturesque Guadalupe River became a raging torrent. A bus carrying a group of teens wrapping up a week of church camp at Pot O’ Gold Ranch were trying to get home. The

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🤖 AI, AI, Oh! — The Power of AI and Drone Technology

AI amplifies drone data in ways that were unimaginable even a few years ago. Here’s how: ✅ Automated Damage Detection AI flags hail, wind, and moisture intrusion. Categorizes damage types objectively. Enables faster, more accurate scoping.<small>Sources: FlyGuys, Loveland Innovations</small> ✅ Seamless Integration with Adjusting Platforms AI-driven image data integrates directly

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Anatomy of a Storm: How to Navigate a Hurricane Assignment as an Independent Claims Adjuster

Anatomy of a Storm: How to Navigate a Hurricane Assignment as an Independent Claims Adjuster By Gene Strother President, Adjust U Vice President, Mid-America Catastrophe Services As an independent claims adjuster, navigating the aftermath of a hurricane can be both a demanding and rewarding experience. Homeowners count on your expertise

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For the Insurance Professional: Actions Speak Louder Than Words But words still matter

By Gene Strother “Actions speak louder than words.” Original source unknown “He was a man of few words.” Who knows who said it first? It has been the eulogy of many fine fellows. “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” – President Theodore Roosevelt Words are Actions One could argue

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Five Character Traits of the Successful Catastrophe Adjuster

By Gene Strother I recently engaged in the following conversation with a former colleague from another industry. “So, what’s it like to be a catastrophe adjuster?” he asked. “It’s like everything else,” I answered. “You have to work at it to make it work. “Yeah, but what’s it like dealing

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

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

How do I know if adjusting is right for me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 Habits of Highly Effective Desk Claims Adjusters

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

7 Habits of Highly Effective Field Claims Adjusters

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

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

“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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Mid-America’s Conference 2022 | Accelerate into Great Times & Golden Opportunities, Part Two: The Great Mid-America Giveaway

Remember when Oprah gave everyone in the audience of her talk show a free car? That was cool. This is not that but I bet it is as close as you will get this coming January! My first year fulltime on the Mid-America team was 2017. We were coming off

Mid-America’s Conference 2022 : Accelerate into Great Times & Golden Opportunities, Part One

[Note: Registration is OPEN and the Early Bird Discount available. Register HERE. Go ahead. Only takes a minute.] Accelerate! Conference 2022 is right around the corner. We return to the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in beautiful Biloxi, Mississippi. The Conference dates are January 23 – 26. Accelerate is our

Adjusting 101: Invest in yourself with an affordable education that pays up to six figures!

Are you trying to figure out your future? Are you looking to make a change? Do you want a real career with six-figure potential that is not multi-level marketing, a passing fad, or a Ponzi scheme? I want to invite you to invest in yourself and in one of the

Learning is Life

On September 28, 2001, I hit the 40-year mile marker and it hit me back. I was not ready to be “middle-aged.” I felt like I had fallen “behind the chains,” to use a football term. I had ground to make up. So, I did. That year, I published my

Influencers everywhere…

Adjusters are influencers. When I was growing up, my friends dreamed of being astronauts or firefighters. Some wanted to be policemen. I wanted to be a Dallas Cowboy…and I would have if I hadn’t been too small, too slow, and not nearly strong enough. So close! Thankfully, enough kids still

Know what you know

Ignorance is dangerous. This much has been observed by leaders, educators, and philosophers through the millennia. American statesman Donald Rumsfeld, who served as Secretary of Defense twice: first, from 1975-1977 under Gerald Ford, and then from 2001-2006 under George W. Bush famously made the following statement during a press briefing…

The MidAmCat Newsletter, December 2020 | The Ho Ho Holiday Edition!

The MidAmCat Newsletter, December 2020 | The Ho Ho Holiday Edition! Read the entire newsletter here! Page Two

MACS NEWSLETTER, September 2020 | Presenting Adjust U! You don’t have to start out in the School of Hard Knocks anymore

Adjust U: The Mid-America School of Adjusting coming January, 2021! Mid-America is proud to announce that we will open enrollment for Adjust U: The Mid-America School of Adjusti ng in January, 2021. This will be a comprehensive training for new adjusters and an opportunity to further the education and sharpen

MACS NEWSLETTER, July 2020 | Of Managers and Mavericks

The Manager and the Maverick: same trip, different tracks There are two kinds of people in the world: those who refill at a quarter tank and those who wonder just how serious that yellow warning light really is about its job. The Manager The Manager plans every detail of his

MACS NEWSLETTER, June 2020 | Here we stand! (When values matter most, we value what matters most)

Mid-America employees talk about core values Mid-America has always been a values-centric organization. A couple of years ago, we got the leadership team together to identify our core values – the values we feel most define who we are and aspire to be. We put them on the home page

MACS NEWSLETTER, May 2020 | Adjustified! Thriving in adversity

Adjustified! A modern tale of survival of the fittest by Gene Strother, editor It is March 7, 2020. My plane has just touched down at Reagan International in Washington DC. Another day, another trip…and that is already old news in this still-new year. Between trips to the Mid-America home office

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MACS NEWSLETTER, March 2020 | causes for celebration & caution

COVID-19 means business and so do we! In the past few days, the NBA has suspended play indefinitely, the NHL has followed suit, and the NCAA has canceled the biggest basketball tournament in the world. This is just a sample of how the pandemic called Coronavirus or COV-19 has impacted

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MACS NEWSLETTER, January 2020 | #MACS2020THEVISION

The annual claims conference is in the books and now a part of the rich history of Mid-America Catastrophe Services. We celebrated 40 years in the insurance adjusting business and launched our 41st year by introducing our theme, 2020/The Vision. A big thanks to all who attended the event and

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MACS NEWSLETTER, November 2019 | Thank Goodness!

We are thankful for old friends and new ones.

We are thankful for invaluable partnerships and indispensable partners.

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MACS NEWSLETTER, OCTOBER 2019 | 2020/THE VISION – A CELEBRATION & A REVELATION!

What is 2020/ The Vision? It’s the biggest party Mid-America has ever thrown! It is a celebration and a revelation. This is one conference you do not want to miss!

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MACS NEWSLETTER, AUGUST 2019 | BEHIND THE CURTAIN: KEEPING UP WITH THE INNER WORKINGS AT MID-AMERICA

Meet the executive team Zack Meadows CEO/Co-Owner Zack has been involved in the claims-handling business since 1991. His depth of knowledge and commitment to excellence is second to none. He is hands-on in every aspect of the day-to-day business. Read more here. Stacy Story COO/Co-Owner Stacy cut his teeth in

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MACS NEWSLETTER, JULY 2019 | HALFWAY THERE & JUST GETTIN’ STARTED

Any perusal of social media adjuster groups makes one thing imminently clear: adjusters are worried. As technology advances and carriers explore the most efficient and economical ways to service their customers, the independent adjuster feels the squeeze more and more.

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MACS NEWSLETTER, JULY 2019 | HALFWAY THERE & JUST GETTIN’ STARTED

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MACS NEWSLETTER – JUNE, 2019 | HEY, GOOD-LOOKIN’! WHAT’S COOKIN’?

A new look for your old friend: check out our makeover! Our core values are more than talking points! They are us at our core. Here we stand on… 2020/THE VISION It is not too early to talk about Mid-America Conference 2020. Mark your calendar now for January 19 –

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MACS NEWSLETTER, MARCH, 2019 | NEW YORK, INDY, AND THE MID-AMERICA TRAVELING SHOW

For years, we have been a staple at the industry’s biggest annual conference and this year will be no different. Well, it is a little different. This year, our new EVP Bob Uhler will be with us. Bob is a well-established, respected presence in our industry and the man to

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MACS NEWSLETTER, FEBRUARY, 2019 | IT’S GO TIME!

Hands down the best conference that I have attended this year. Looking forward to next year’s subject “Vision” Joe, Texas The conference was excellent, well thought out and educational. Will attend next year. Mark, Alabama It is always price friendly and CE rich, the reception is always

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MACS NEWSLETTER, DECEMBER 2018 | ‘TIS THE SEASON!

Join us in San Antonio for the Annual MACS Claims Conference January 20 – 23 Don’t wait! Click here to register today!

MACS NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER, 2018 | HELLO, FLORENCE, MICHAEL, WYATT, LUKE, AND LANDRY!!

[ ALONG CAME WYATT, LUKE, AND LANDRY Perhaps fittingly, in the midst of storm season, The Mid-America family welcomed long-awaited and much-anticipated additions. Josh Story – son of co-owner Stacy Story and a core adjuster for MACS – and his wonderful wife Jennifer celebrated the arrival of their first child,