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Claims Adjuster / Specialist (General)

Finance
Insurance Claims and Sales
Claims Specialist / Adjuster / Examiner

Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.

At a Glance

Claims Adjuster / Specialist (General) earns an average of $43,067/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3–3.5 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Management, Communication.

Avg Annual Salary

$43,067/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

3–3.5 years

Job Postings

31

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Median Wage

$76,790/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-5.1%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (8)

Claims Processing

4.9

Subrogation

4.9

Lawsuits

4.8

Claims Adjustment

4.8

Auditing

4.8

Property Damage

4.8

Medical Insurance Claims

4.7

Roofing

4.7

Common Skills (21)

Customer Service

5.0

Management

5.0

Communication

5.0

Problem Solving

5.0

Microsoft Office

5.0

Organizational Skills

4.9

Interpersonal Communications

4.9

Investigation

4.9

Computer Literacy

4.9

Prioritization

4.8

Multitasking

4.8

Analytical Skills

4.8

Detail Oriented

4.8

Operations

4.8

Presentations

4.8

Follow Through

4.8

Spanish Language

4.7

Leadership

4.7

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

4.9

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