By Ed Hulse


In simple terms the role of the insurance adjuster is to investigate the claims people make under the terms of their policy. This means they will look at whether property has been damaged, whether someone has suffered bodily injury and so forth. Once they have finished looking at a claim they then decide what people are owed, by whom and what amount.

Sadly this means that the job can sometimes be stressful. Anyone wanting to take a job in this area has to be prepared to say no to people and to deal solely with the facts of a claim. This means having to talk to people and tell them whether or not they are able to get money from a claim and if so how much.

This often means talking to the different people involved. For example in the event of a car crash they would want to talk to both drivers involved, the police and any medical professionals treating their injuries. This requires someone who can be both tactful but also manage to get the information required.

The job is very analytical. It involves a lot of work interviewing people in order to find out what has occurred and where the fault potentially lies in any particular claim. They will also often have to check legal documents in order to make sure they have been accurately filled in.

There is also an element of negotiation as they have to discuss their findings with the company. They then decide what the amount should be for a claim. This can often mean they then have to mediate between the insurer and the person filing the claim.

A good thing about the role of the insurance adjuster is that it is often interesting with a wide variety of claims and people to interact with. Unfortunately the hours are often anti social as they need to be ready to work with clients during times that are convenient for them and often have to react at short notice in the event of a disaster. Look online to find out more about this role and any potential vacancies with an insurance company.




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