Having worked several storms in Florida, it does not suprise me that someone has been killed. This is a dangerous place to work claims. I’m going home, but my thoughts and prayers are with her family and co-workers.
And what protections are Mr Gallagher and his cohorts providing to adjusters facing their wonderful 30 day deadline? None, I’m sure. It is a very sad day indeed.
I wonder if this unfortunate incident was as aresult of a cold call by the adjuster without an appointment in a rush to comply with the inspection mandate that has been placed on everyone by the DOI?
Adjusters frequently risk their well being to go into unfamiliar areas with people they have never met before. Events such as this cross our minds as we go about our daily routine of home and/or auto inspections. My heart goes out to this woman and her family.
This is not a surprise at all. The danger of an adjuster’s job is highly under rated. It is however a tragedy that such a young life in the business of helping the homeowner after such a devestating year had her life ended because a fool felt covering his illegal drug activity was more important than this woman’s young life.
The amount of files & term requirement of completion could very well be the driving factor in unsafe practice. We all know there areas where you need protection. This is a perfect example. This is just wrong to expect the amount of scopeing, paperwork, & the review process to be completed by the deadline!
I work for Farm Bureau and I was working CAT claims in the Tampa area at the time of the murder and I wanted to let all of you know it wasn’t the insurance commissions regulations or Farm Bureau it was that freak (Funk) that caused her death. Please don’t forget that it was the murderer who killed her not the nature of our job…
It is an upsetting fact that 3-4% of men are born psychopaths: individuals that find the concepts of rape and murder about as upsetting as eating lunch. As such, trust is something which must be earned, never given. Approaching the public (especially men) while alone must always be done with caution.
Let a friend or coworker know where you will be and check in with them at pre-arranged intervals.
Keep 911 on your speed dial. Stay alert. Perhaps invest in a personal defense class and/or a personal defense device, with training.
No job is without risk, but it can be limited with forethought, alertness, and action.
Oh yes, one last thing: follow your gut. If you don’t feel secure: leave.
I can totally relate to this horrible incident in a way. I am an adjuster for State Farm Insurance and was working in Kentucky. I was sent out to a very remote area to do a hail claim. It was so remote my cellular phone stopped working. I was not familiar with the area or how remote it was as I am from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I arrived at the insured’s house and was greeted by his vicious German Shepard dog. Someone called the dog and it was put away. When I got out of the car, Mr. Insured greeted me in his underwear. He had on “California Grape” underwear and that was it – nothing else and he was hanging out if you know what I mean. He told me I smelled good. I immediately got in my car and drove off. I didn’t care if I got fired or if he got pissed off. I called my supervisor once my phone worked and told her what happened. I also called the agent’s office and told them what happened. A reinspector was sent out and I must say I was so glad the claim was denied. I hope the claim wasn’t denied because of what happened, but privately I was happy. I have thought about being raped or worse so many times when going out on claims. Women have to be so much more careful when it comes to doing claims. We go into unknown territory and sometimes very remote areas. I have played the possibility in my mind so many times. When I worked out of my main State Farm office, the secretary and I had a code and she knew that if I felt uncomfortable I would call her and tell her where I was and how long I should be there. It is so sad that a lovely girl has been killed over a claim. God bless her soul and her family.
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Having worked several storms in Florida, it does not suprise me that someone has been killed. This is a dangerous place to work claims. I’m going home, but my thoughts and prayers are with her family and co-workers.
And what protections are Mr Gallagher and his cohorts providing to adjusters facing their wonderful 30 day deadline? None, I’m sure. It is a very sad day indeed.
I wonder if this unfortunate incident was as aresult of a cold call by the adjuster without an appointment in a rush to comply with the inspection mandate that has been placed on everyone by the DOI?
Adjusters frequently risk their well being to go into unfamiliar areas with people they have never met before. Events such as this cross our minds as we go about our daily routine of home and/or auto inspections. My heart goes out to this woman and her family.
This is not a surprise at all. The danger of an adjuster’s job is highly under rated. It is however a tragedy that such a young life in the business of helping the homeowner after such a devestating year had her life ended because a fool felt covering his illegal drug activity was more important than this woman’s young life.
A SAD WHEN WE ARE OUT WORKING TO STRIVE TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE TO OUR POLICY HOLDERS AND THIS IS THE END RESULT.
The amount of files & term requirement of completion could very well be the driving factor in unsafe practice. We all know there areas where you need protection. This is a perfect example. This is just wrong to expect the amount of scopeing, paperwork, & the review process to be completed by the deadline!
I work for Farm Bureau and I was working CAT claims in the Tampa area at the time of the murder and I wanted to let all of you know it wasn’t the insurance commissions regulations or Farm Bureau it was that freak (Funk) that caused her death. Please don’t forget that it was the murderer who killed her not the nature of our job…
It is an upsetting fact that 3-4% of men are born psychopaths: individuals that find the concepts of rape and murder about as upsetting as eating lunch. As such, trust is something which must be earned, never given. Approaching the public (especially men) while alone must always be done with caution.
Let a friend or coworker know where you will be and check in with them at pre-arranged intervals.
Keep 911 on your speed dial. Stay alert. Perhaps invest in a personal defense class and/or a personal defense device, with training.
No job is without risk, but it can be limited with forethought, alertness, and action.
Oh yes, one last thing: follow your gut. If you don’t feel secure: leave.
I can totally relate to this horrible incident in a way. I am an adjuster for State Farm Insurance and was working in Kentucky. I was sent out to a very remote area to do a hail claim. It was so remote my cellular phone stopped working. I was not familiar with the area or how remote it was as I am from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I arrived at the insured’s house and was greeted by his vicious German Shepard dog. Someone called the dog and it was put away. When I got out of the car, Mr. Insured greeted me in his underwear. He had on “California Grape” underwear and that was it – nothing else and he was hanging out if you know what I mean. He told me I smelled good. I immediately got in my car and drove off. I didn’t care if I got fired or if he got pissed off. I called my supervisor once my phone worked and told her what happened. I also called the agent’s office and told them what happened. A reinspector was sent out and I must say I was so glad the claim was denied. I hope the claim wasn’t denied because of what happened, but privately I was happy. I have thought about being raped or worse so many times when going out on claims. Women have to be so much more careful when it comes to doing claims. We go into unknown territory and sometimes very remote areas. I have played the possibility in my mind so many times. When I worked out of my main State Farm office, the secretary and I had a code and she knew that if I felt uncomfortable I would call her and tell her where I was and how long I should be there. It is so sad that a lovely girl has been killed over a claim. God bless her soul and her family.