There are a lot of products available that come with insurance. Everything from the large items such as cars and houses through to smaller items that are counted in property claims are things that are potentially covered by insurance. It is the role of the insurance adjuster to make sure that these claims are accurate and fair.
Sadly this means that the job can sometimes be stressful. Anyone wanting to take a job in this area has to be prepared to say no to people and to deal solely with the facts of a claim. This means having to talk to people and tell them whether or not they are able to get money from a claim and if so how much.
This often means talking to the different people involved. For example in the event of a car crash they would want to talk to both drivers involved, the police and any medical professionals treating their injuries. This requires someone who can be both tactful but also manage to get the information required.
As well as being able to interact with people it is also important to be able to look at legal documents and analyze them. Using the car crash example there have been some recent cases where fraudsters have lied about the extent of their injuries, the amount of people involved in a crash and the damage done in order to get bigger payouts. In some extreme cases they even deliberately crash into a car in order to get a payout. Proving this can be difficult but it is part of the role of the adjuster to prove this.
There is also an element of negotiation as they have to discuss their findings with the company. They then decide what the amount should be for a claim. This can often mean they then have to mediate between the insurer and the person filing the claim.
A good thing about the role of the insurance adjuster is that it is often interesting with a wide variety of claims and people to interact with. Unfortunately the hours are often anti social as they need to be ready to work with clients during times that are convenient for them and often have to react at short notice in the event of a disaster. Look online to find out more about this role and any potential vacancies with an insurance company.
Sadly this means that the job can sometimes be stressful. Anyone wanting to take a job in this area has to be prepared to say no to people and to deal solely with the facts of a claim. This means having to talk to people and tell them whether or not they are able to get money from a claim and if so how much.
This often means talking to the different people involved. For example in the event of a car crash they would want to talk to both drivers involved, the police and any medical professionals treating their injuries. This requires someone who can be both tactful but also manage to get the information required.
As well as being able to interact with people it is also important to be able to look at legal documents and analyze them. Using the car crash example there have been some recent cases where fraudsters have lied about the extent of their injuries, the amount of people involved in a crash and the damage done in order to get bigger payouts. In some extreme cases they even deliberately crash into a car in order to get a payout. Proving this can be difficult but it is part of the role of the adjuster to prove this.
There is also an element of negotiation as they have to discuss their findings with the company. They then decide what the amount should be for a claim. This can often mean they then have to mediate between the insurer and the person filing the claim.
A good thing about the role of the insurance adjuster is that it is often interesting with a wide variety of claims and people to interact with. Unfortunately the hours are often anti social as they need to be ready to work with clients during times that are convenient for them and often have to react at short notice in the event of a disaster. Look online to find out more about this role and any potential vacancies with an insurance company.