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Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Job Information

Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of insurance company's liability concerning personal, casualty, or property loss or damages, and attempt to effect settlement with claimants. Correspond with or interview medical specialists, agents, witnesses, or claimants to compile information. Calculate benefit payments and approve payment of claims within a certain monetary limit.

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  • Employment is concentrated in insurance-related industries.
  • Training and entry requirements vary widely.
  • College graduates and those with related experience should have the best opportunities for most types of jobs; competition will be keen for jobs as investigators.
  • Job opportunities should be best in health insurance companies, and in regions susceptible to natural disasters.

Statistics

Personality I'm organized
Salary $59,320/yr ($29.66/hr)
Job Outlook Average
Education Bachelors