Where to find what you need to pass the program.

Student Community

Claims Clinic Live Coaching & Replays

Program Guides & Checklists

Downloading & Using The New App

[Certified Students Only] Update your directory listing

BONUS: Xactimate Demo

BONUS: Xactimate Training

BONUS: AdjusterTV+ Membership

PROGRAM LINKS

What you need to know to pass the program. Plus, what to start preparing now so that you're set up to succeed after certifying.

How To Get The Best Recommendation To Our Partner Firms

Fast Track Career Path Training

HOW TO TAKE FTD

Step-by-step instructions for what to do the minute you receive your first 50 claims.

Understand how claims flow and what firms expect from you day-to-day: 
- How to build and protect your schedule to stay productive—not panicked—under pressure.
- Which tasks to prioritize when everything feels urgent and your phone won’t stop ringing.
- How to get organized from the start so you don’t risk falling behind.
- What to say to the insured so you sound confident and competent from day one.


“FTD put the scattered puzzle pieces all in one place. It took the fear of not knowing what to expect when deployed, and gave us the practical learning of going through the entire process of working a claim." - Greg D.

The Claims Process

New Claims Intake

How To Build Your Schedule

Contacting The Insured

Documenting First Contacts

Initial Claim Setup in Xactimate

Xactimate Price List Update

CLAIM INTAKE

Step-by-step instructions for how to inspect your first 50 claims. 

A fast, repeatable framework for confidently scoping a loss of any size:
- The most efficient way to quickly move through a property without missing damage
- The exact number of photos you need to take to back up your claim and avoid reinspections
- Inspection Gear: what to bring onsite and what to leave in your hotel room
- What to do if a contractor wants to be present for the inspection.

“The organizational & scoping skills helped me to be extremely successful. Been deployed 8 months now. Pilot would not have kept me working this long without FTD."
– Anthony F.

How to inspect a property claim

Documenting the inspection

INSPECTIONS

Step-by-step instructions for how to build a complete, accurate estimate and photo report based on the scope of loss.

Learn how to write clear, accurate estimates that get approved fast:
- Everything your file needs to easily pass requirements so you can get paid faster
- A streamlined, rinse-and-repeat way to move through Xactimate so you never miss a step.
- Checklists, macros, and templates to shave hours off your work week and help you close more claims per day.
- How to use your files to stand out from day one and get your name on that first-call list.

Writing Up The Estimate

Labor Minimums

Building & Importing Macros

Global Changes

Dimensioning Tool

ITEL Material Pricing And Availability

ESTIMATES

Step-by-step instructions for what to do after you've inspected the property and written up the estimate so you can be paid for that claim. Plus...

How real file reviewers look at your claim and how to catch expensive errors before you submit.
- A complete self-file review checklist to use on every claim so your files aren’t a dead giveaway you’ve never done this before.
- How to avoid the most common rookie mistakes that lead to hours of unpaid corrections time—protect your reputation by reducing kickbacks from day one.

Pro-tip: if you're looking for a way to set yourself apart, and show managers how little hand-holding you require right out of the gate, this checklist is it.

“The head reviewer is constantly thanking me for giving a rip about what I do. She's told me that she often spends 6+ hours fixing other peoples' files whereas mine sail through. They often use my files to create templates for other new IAs to follow." - Bill S.

Setting Reserves

Closing Diary Entry

Claim Summary, Underwriting Review, Damage Eval, & Invoice

How To Handle Corrections, Supplements, And Reinspections

SELF-FILE REVIEW

BONUS:  Property Policies and How Insurance Works

Policy Types

How a Policy Is Put Together

CLOSING THE FILE

Step-by-step instructions for how to estimate for the most common scenarios you'll run into as a property adjuster.

Go deeper on estimating to understand:
- When to pay to repair vs. replace and how to write for either scenario
- The exact line items needed to accurately estimate for the most common restoration construction practices.
- How to deal with labor minimum costs when multiple trades are involved
- Step-by-step walkthroughs to help you confidently estimate for wind, water, hail, and fire so you’re ready for whatever opportunity comes your way first.

“Incredibly valuable resource and a constant companion as I was handling my first claims. Prepared me for the workload and organizing a deployment—6 weeks on Helene and now working dailies full-time. FTD is the gift that keeps on giving."

—Rolf H.


EXTERIOR

INTERIOR

CONTENTS/MISC

Price Verification

COMMON ESTIMATING SCENARIOS

How to take the final exams and become a Fast Track Certified Adjuster so you can join the ranks of graduates referred to our partner firms.

What to know before you take your exams

How to take your final exams

What happens once I'm certified?

GETTING CERTIFIED

&nbsp;The fastest way to get ready for work as an independent property claims adjuster—and earn a professional referral to top IA firms.<hr><h2 id="2e965bee-2fb2-4f6d-8572-ffb8d0006d4d" data-toc-id="2e965bee-2fb2-4f6d-8572-ffb8d0006d4d">Why Fast Track?</h2>Firms don’t want beginners. They want professionals they can trust to quickly and accurately handle claims from day one.&nbsp;We make sure that’s you.Master the real-world skills you’ll use to close claims and get paid every day.&nbsp;Desk or field, we show you the entire claims handling process so no matter your first or next deployment opportunity, you can confidently pick up that claim where it left off.&nbsp;<h2 id="b433d47c-6ead-406e-b2dd-ed440effc0e0" data-toc-id="b433d47c-6ead-406e-b2dd-ed440effc0e0">&nbsp;81% of FTD grads report working in 90 days or less. More than half within 30 days.</h2>Proud Partners of the Fast Track ProgramGet personally referred to 9 industry-leading IA firms when you pass:<ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pilot</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Crawford</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sedgwick</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Alacrity</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CCMS</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pacesetter</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Haush &amp; Co.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">TheBest Claims</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Team One</li></ul>These firms have committed to fast-tracking you off their benches and into their pool of new adjusters who are ready to receive their first deployments.In fact, if you're already on one of their rosters, they probably referred you to this certification."Neither of these companies were interested in me. Then you send out your thing, and BOOM…now they’re interested." - FTD Grad, Scott H.“Got calls from several firms. That impressed my wife quite a bit actually!” - FTD Grad, Dean W.“Heard from 6 firms in 2 days.” – FTD Grad, Reginald J."The DAY after I got certified, 3 partner IA firms were already reaching out. So there’s the proof in the pudding right there that this is real and you better be ready to go!" – FTD Grad, Bill P.<h3 id="29ea4f53-4d5f-4d30-99e0-fa8f61abd424" data-toc-id="29ea4f53-4d5f-4d30-99e0-fa8f61abd424">How It Works</h3>📚 Self-paced training modules — Learn at your own speed with on-demand video lessons.📝 Full claim scenarios — Practice handling property claims from start to finish.🎯 1:1 feedback — Get direct review of your claims assignments from a pro file reviewer so you can iron out the kinks before your career is on the line.🎥 Live coaching calls — Join regularly occuring group calls for ongoing “face-to-face” support, even after you certify. ✅ Certification &amp; Referral — Once you pass, you’ll be referred directly to our industry-leading partner firms.<hr><h3 id="b6795ca9-06fd-4da1-833a-934baabd4070" data-toc-id="b6795ca9-06fd-4da1-833a-934baabd4070">What You’ll Learn</h3>✔ Claims Intake &amp; Scheduling — Understand how claims flow and what firms expect from you day-to-day.✔ Inspections &amp; Photos — Confidently scope any loss, know exactly what to document, and avoid reinspections.✔ Estimates &amp; File Documentation — Write accurate estimates in Xactimate, use macros/templates, and submit files that pass review quickly.✔ Self-File Review Training — Spot and fix rookie mistakes before they cost you time, money, and credibility.✔ Common Estimating Scenarios — Master estimates for hail, wind, water, and fire claims plus repair vs. replace decisions.✔ Maximizing Profits &amp; Efficiency — Close more claims per day, scale your income, and stay on first-call lists.✔ Career Path Success — Choose the right licenses, focus on firms that hire new adjusters, and set yourself up for long-term success.<hr><h3 id="9b9178c2-53c5-43d8-8915-d84f5b87a580" data-toc-id="9b9178c2-53c5-43d8-8915-d84f5b87a580">What’s Included</h3>✔ FTD Training &amp; Certification Program — Step-by-step claims handling training designed to get you deployment-ready.✔ 1 Year Free AdjusterTV+ Membership — Access hundreds of hours of on-demand training and virtual ridealongs.✔ Xactimate Level 1 &amp; 2 Certification Prep — Get ready for official Xactimate exams with guided practice and support. Plus a discount code to help you save on your exams.✔ Free 60-Day Xactimate Demo — Hands-on software access to build your skills before deployment.✔ Claims Clinic Replay Vault — On-demand access to recorded coaching and Q&amp;A sessions.✔ Private Student Community — Connect with peers, mentors, and working adjusters inside the FTD network.✔ Post-Graduation Mentorship &amp; Support — Have a career question or hit a snag on deployment? We’re here to help you troubleshoot challenges and keep moving forward.<hr><h3 id="7e14436d-a46c-4b0d-b820-9921d59ba155" data-toc-id="7e14436d-a46c-4b0d-b820-9921d59ba155">Real Graduate Results</h3><ul><li>“Deployed in 2 weeks.” – Koreena W.</li><li>“Deposited $75,000 in 60 days.” – Shajunia H.</li><li>“Handled 500+ claims in 7 months.” – Randall M.</li><li>“Made over $180K.” – Aaron S.</li><li>“Owner of the firm called me personally to ask if I’m ready for more claims—said he was impressed with my work!” - Simeon W.</li><li>“Manager said he wished veterans on his team closed as many claims per day.” – Mark W.</li></ul><hr>Put yourself on the Fast Track. Gain the real-world skills you need to stand out early and position yourself to become an in-demand adjuster from day one—even with zero experience.

The fastest way to get ready for work as an independent property claims adjuster—and earn a professional referral to top IA firms.

Fast Track To Deployment

Fast Track To Deployment is a comprehensive training program that prepares independent adjusters to handle real claims work, succeed on deployment, and earn professional referrals to trusted IA firms.

Fast Track To Deployment | Claims-Ready Training & Firm Referrals for Independent Property Adjusters

Learn how Fast Track To Deployment trains independent adjusters to handle real claims, succeed on deployment, and earn the trust of leading IA firms.

Fast Track To Deployment | The Fastest Way to Get Claims-Ready as an Independent Adjuster