Yes, in Illinois a contractor can also act as a Public Adjuster. This allows the Public Adjuster to create a fair scope of work and then recommend his own company or affiliate to do the repairs. In most instances, the property owner chooses the Public Adjuster's recommended construction firm. If the client chooses a different contractor, the Public Adjuster still makes his commission on the claim, often 20–30%.

"We teach to the test"

These are difficult tests, and many have failed multiple times prior to taking our public adjuster training courses. Not to mention the hundreds of dollars you can spend on reference books, along with the weeks or months you'll spend studying. With our 3-day public adjuster course, you'll receive a distilled study guide, roughly 70 pages in length, along with PowerPoint notes. You'll also take daily quizzes and in-class practice exams that provide instant feedback as to what you should study. In other words, we "teach to the test."

What is a Public Adjuster?
A Public Adjuster is hired by the property owner when there is a disagreement with the loss settlement offered by the property owner's insurance company. A Public Adjuster reevaluates the loss and determines a fair settlement, sometimes tens (or hundreds!) of thousands of dollars in favor of the owner. The Public Adjuster receives a percentage commission for the difference. In Illinois, a Public Adjuster can set the commission to any percentage negotiated with the property owner.

Can I talk directly to the owner's insurance adjuster if there is a dispute on the policy?
Yes, as a licensed Public Adjuster you are entitled to communicate directly with the owner's insurance adjuster. You will also have access to the client's detailed insurance policy. This gives you maximum leverage. And if there is disagreement, you can demand an appraiser to umpire the loss.

What if I need help with a complicated claim? Or the carrier is being unfair?
As a paid student with Contractors Network and Training Center, you have access to our veteran network of experienced Public Adjusters who can step in on tough claims. When a carrier is being unfair or stonewalling, our team can also support you through Illinois’ statutory appraisal and umpire process — a formal dispute-resolution path that often results in dramatically higher settlements. You’re not alone when claims get hard.

Where are the final claim checks sent?
The Public Adjuster is added as a loss payee, with the checks sent directly to the Public Adjuster. This helps the Public Adjuster receive payment quickly.

Nearly 50 Years of Experience

Henry Goudreau has been a general contractor for nearly 50 years, having built a multi-million dollar company from scratch. In great demand across the U.S., he's been teaching contractors for the last 20 years. Henry never lost a court case in his contracting career, even when dealing with the Federal government. He helped create our Illinois Public Adjuster course from the ground up. He's designed it to take you thru the Illinois regulations and insurance laws quickly, to help you pass the Illinois Public Adjuster exam the first time!

Not to mention, we connect you to a robust network of contractors and public adjusters to help your company get up and running, or to help you down the road if you need assistance. And then there are your classmates, which gives you the opportunity to benefit from their experiences in the field.