Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance

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Job Description


	Review settled insurance claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators

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.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Insurance Carriers	120,720
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities	63,930
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	43,980
State Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	10,900
Management of Companies and Enterprises	6,710
Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds	3,090
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	2,060
Nondepository Credit Intermediation	1,800
Office Administrative Services	1,700
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	1,230

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Average Annual Salary	$61,110
Average Hourly Wage	$29.38
Total Employment	263,810