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Is being an insurance claims adjuster a good fit for you?

Checks insurance claims to make sure payments are fair and follow company rules. Works out what a claim should pay.

What the work involves

  • Examines claim forms and records to work out what insurance covers.
  • Reviews information from investigations and reports findings and recommendations.
  • Pays and processes claims within the limits of the job.
  • Investigates, assesses and settles claims fairly and promptly.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousSome. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
  • Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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