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Insurance Claims Adjuster


Average Albany Salary: $54,696.00
Average National Salary: $56,710.00

Overview: Investigates claims against insurance or other companies for personal, casualty, or property loss or damages; determine extent of company’s liability and attempts to effect out-of-court settlement with claimant.

Typical Functions
• Most organizations prefer college graduates for entry into this job. • Examines claim form and other records to determine insurance coverage. • Interviews, telephones, or corresponds with claimant and witnesses; consults police and hospital records; and inspects property damage to determine extent of company’s liability, varying method of investigation according to type of insurance. • May also consult with other professionals, who can offer more expert evaluation of a claim. • When a policy holder’s claim is legitimate, the claims adjustor negotiates with claimant and settles the claim. • When claims are contested, adjustors may testify in court. • Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated. • May attend litigation hearings.

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