An Uneasy Rest: The Grind, The Glory, and the Next Storm

Every day, get up, tie your shoelaces, hit the ground running. Claim your place on that roster. Make your mark on that storm. Lend your knowledge and wisdom to that person who suffered loss. Put in motion something others can cling to in a storm, believe in while working a claim, and build on in their own careers — your legacy.
In Praise of Soldiers I Have Known: a Veteran’s Day Salute

Today, I honor two friends whose lives shaped mine in ways I’ll never forget. Each molded the better parts of me through their character and influence on my life. And, […]
Kings of the Road: One Team of Adjusters and Their Journey to the Mountaintop

“We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young.” —Lt. Gen Harold G. Moore We witnessed America the Beautiful from her shimmering seashores to her fruited plains and purple mountains […]
I got lucky as a claims adjuster—and in life —and you can too!

I made a friend while away from home, working as a catastrophe adjuster on a hurricane for an extended period. We were weeks into our friendship when my wife came […]
How to be Great at Being Great: A Poor Adjuster’s Guide to Greatness

“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” —William Shakespeare I keep hearing Chevy Chase reading, “The Night Before Christmas”—yes, I know it’s August—just […]