Assessing liability. The most critical role of the adjuster at the outset of a claim is to accurately assess liability. (Photo: Shutterstock)

As a young adjuster, my supervisor would tell me, "Don't just look at the damages. To effectively present a claim, there must be both liability and damages." This still resonates as there are many claims where there has been an errant, or even missed, liability decision.

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