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Claims Investigator

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 Investigator earns an average of $52,000/yr. Top skills: Investigation, Certified Fraud Examiner, Management.

Avg Annual Salary

$52,000/yr

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

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 (9)

Law Enforcement

4.9

Data Mining

4.8

Claims Processing

4.8

Court Proceedings

4.7

Healthcare Industry Knowledge

4.7

Insurance Policies

4.7

Fraud Investigation

4.4

Settlement

4.3

Payment Processing

4.2

Common Skills (20)

Investigation

5.0

Management

4.9

Research

4.9

Analytical Skills

4.6

Coordinating

4.6

Energetic

4.6

Operations

4.5

Problem Solving

4.5

Multitasking

4.5

Leadership

4.4

Tactfulness

4.4

Customer Service

4.3

Communication

4.3

Teamwork

4.2

Spanish Language

4.1

Russian Language

4.1

Multilingualism

4.1

Certifications (1)

Certified Fraud Examiner

5.0

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