How much does a Claims Adjuster make in the United States?

Denies, settles, or authorizes payments to routine property/casualty claims based on coverage, appraisal, and verifiable damage. Corresponds with policyholders, claimants, witnesses, attorneys, etc. to gather important information to support contested insurance claims. Makes recommendations for settlement of routine property/casualty claims based on coverage, appraisal, and verifiable damage. Prepares reports of investigation findings. May conduct field evaluations to inspect and document damage or loss. Typically requires an associate degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. View Claims Adjuster I Salary

Denies, settles, or authorizes payments to routine property/casualty claims based on coverage, appraisal, and verifiable damage. Responsible for corresponding with policyholders, claimants, witnesses, attorneys, etc. to gather important information to support contested claims. Prepares reports of investigation findings. May conduct field evaluations to inspect and document damage or loss. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. View Claims Adjuster II Salary

Reviews, evaluates, and processes insurance claims and makes recommendations for resolution. Examines and authorizes insurance claims investigated by insurance adjusters. Studies reports prepared by adjusters and similar claims to determine the extent of insurance coverage and validity of the claim. Communicates with agents, claimants, and policy holders. Determines settlement according to organization practices and procedures. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. View Claims Examiner III Salary

Reviews, evaluates, and processes insurance claims and makes recommendations for resolution. Examines and authorizes insurance claims investigated by insurance adjusters. Studies reports prepared by adjusters and similar claims to determine the extent of insurance coverage and validity of the claim. Communicates with agents, claimants, and policy holders. Determines settlement according to organization practices and procedures. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience. View Claims Examiner IV Salary

Supervises most activities in the claims department. Leads the examination of personal and property and casualty insurance claims based on policy provisions, appraisal, and verifiable damage. Interacts with claimants and oversees the review of records and documentation to ascertain insurance coverage. Supervises settlement negotiations within authorized limits and escalates claims exceeding authorization. May be responsible for reviewing and processing highly complex or high-value claims. May assist in training Property and Casualty Claims Examiners and Adjusters. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. View Claims Supervisor II Salary