Independent adjusters in Florida might have their work cut out for them - with numerous Hurricane Irma-related claims being filed - but they look set to be compensated for their hard work with the region’s increased pay rates. Due to a severe shortage of insurance adjusters in Florida, insurance companies in the region have been forced to hike adjusters’ rates. The consecutive occurrence of two major natural disasters - Hurricanes Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida - was largely to blame for the shortage, as many adjusters were tapped to help policyholders in Texas first.