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Job Description


	Process applications for, changes to, reinstatement of, and cancellation of insurance policies. Duties include reviewing insurance applications to ensure that all questions have been answered, compiling data on insurance policy changes, changing policy records to conform to insured party's specifications, compiling data on lapsed insurance policies to determine automatic reinstatement according to company policies, canceling insurance policies as requested by agents, and verifying the accuracy of insurance company records.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Insurance claims and policy processing clerks
Insurance Carriers	118,150
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities	92,670
Management of Companies and Enterprises	5,960
Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds	2,040
Offices of Physicians	1,900
Employment Services	1,830
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	1,760
Office Administrative Services	1,730
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	1,200
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	1,130

Career Video

Title: "Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks"

Duration: 01:51

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Insurance claims and policy processing clerks
Average Annual Salary	$34,830
Average Hourly Wage	$16.75
Total Employment	237,800