Resources Built from Real Claim Files.
Cheat sheets, checklists, and templates from 15+ years of flood adjusting. All free. Most of these are tools Mike actually uses in the field.
Cheat Sheets, Checklists & Templates.
NFIP Quick Reference Guide
The NFIP basics every new adjuster should keep in their truck. WYO carriers, policy structure, key timelines.
Pre-Firm vs Post-Firm Cheat Sheet
Know the difference in 60 seconds. Coverage rules, grandfathering, what carriers expect you to know on inspection.
Contents Handling Checklist
Room-by-room documentation. Don't leave a single covered item on the table. Built from real flood losses.
Proof of Loss Template
The POL the way carriers want it. Fill-in fields, NFIP-compliant structure, ready for any flood claim.
Top 10 Mistakes New Flood Adjusters Make
The mistakes Mike sees every storm. Compliance issues, scope gaps, documentation slip-ups — and how to avoid every one.
Deployment Day-1 Checklist
What to pack. Who to call. How to introduce yourself to the carrier rep. Built for first-time deployments.
One Email a Week. Real Adjuster Tips.
Mike drops one flood adjusting tip every week — claim breakdowns, NFIP updates, deployment news. Short, useful, no spam.
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Podcasts We Recommend.
Mike doesn't have a podcast (yet). But here are the ones worth your commute — flood adjusting, NFIP, and the wider claims world.
NFIP Fundamentals with Craig Fowler, EVP of Flood at CNC
Craig walks through everything new adjusters need to know about flood policies, FEMA compliance, and getting deployed.
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More great listening coming soon. Check back for curated episodes on flood adjusting, NFIP updates, and deployment stories.
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More great listening coming soon. Check back for curated episodes on flood adjusting, NFIP updates, and deployment stories.
Listen on SpotifyThe NuStar Blog.
Real claim breakdowns, NFIP updates, and deployment stories — straight from the field. Launching soon.
Breaking Down a $180K Flood Claim — Step by Step
Walk through a real flood loss from initial call to final estimate. See exactly how Mike scopes, documents, and writes it up.
What Changed in NFIP in 2026 (And What It Means for Your Files)
A plain-English breakdown of the latest NFIP updates — what changed, what's the same, and how to stay compliant.
My First Deployment: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
Lessons from the first storm — the gear that mattered, the mistakes I made, and the advice that would have saved me weeks.
Free resources will only take you so far.
When you're ready for real training — 5 hands-on flood claims, FEMA documentation, and 1-on-1 coaching with Mike — the Classroom Academy is built for you.