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Claims Examiner (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 Examiner (General) earns an average of $68,207/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.5–4.7 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Verbal Communication Skills, Subrogation.

Avg Annual Salary

$68,207/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

3.5–4.7 years

Job Postings

12

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 (17)

Subrogation

4.9

Claims Processing

4.8

Property Damage

4.8

Medical Terminology

4.8

Commercial Real Estate

4.6

Host Systems

4.5

ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10)

4.5

Litigation Strategy

4.5

Legal Discovery

4.4

Lawsuits

4.4

Medical Billing

4.3

Arbitration

4.3

Claims Resolution

4.3

Session Initiation Protocols

4.3

Collections

4.2

Vehicle Inspection

4.2

CPT Coding

4.1

Common Skills (13)

Customer Service

5.0

Verbal Communication Skills

5.0

Management

4.8

Prioritization

4.7

Investigation

4.7

Computer Literacy

4.7

Ability To Meet Deadlines

4.6

Operations

4.6

Quality Control

4.5

Patience

4.4

Professionalism

4.2

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