Claims Examiner (General)
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.
$68,207/yr
Bachelor's degree
3.5–4.7 years
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
Claims Processing
Property Damage
Medical Terminology
Commercial Real Estate
Host Systems
ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10)
Litigation Strategy
Legal Discovery
Lawsuits
Medical Billing
Arbitration
Claims Resolution
Session Initiation Protocols
Collections
Vehicle Inspection
CPT Coding
Common Skills (13)
Customer Service
Verbal Communication Skills
Management
Prioritization
Investigation
Computer Literacy
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Operations
Quality Control
Patience
Professionalism
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