ISCO Occupation Group 3315.5 Loss Adjuster
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Loss Adjuster: Loss adjusters treat and evaluate insurance claims by investigating the cases and determining liability and damage, in accordance with the policies of the insurance company. They interview the claimant and witnesses and write reports for the insurer where appropriate recommendations for the settlement are made. Loss adjusters' tasks include making payments to the insured following his claim, consulting damage experts and providing information via telephone to the clients.
Essential Skills
- Manage Claims Process
- Manage Claim Files
- Actuarial Science
- Types Of Insurance
- Handle Incoming Insurance Claims
- Interview Insurance Claimants
- Estimate Damage
- Review Insurance Process
- Compile Appraisal Reports
- Check For Damaged Items
- Document Evidence
- Propose Settlements
- Present Evidence
- Initiate Claim File
- Organise A Damage Assessment
- Claims Procedures
- Assess Coverage Possibilities
- Principles Of Insurance
- Insurance Law
- Negotiate Settlements
- Analyse Claim Files
Optional Skills
- Fraud Detection
- Obtain Financial Information
- Collect Property Financial Information
- Determine Cause Of Damage
- Create Cooperation Modalities
- Prepare Financial Auditing Reports
- Ensure Cross-Department Cooperation
- Investigate Occupational Injuries
- Analyse Financial Risk
- Conduct Financial Audits
- Assess Customer Credibility
- Classify Insurance Claims
- Create A Financial Plan
- Listen To The Stories Of The Disputants
- Advise On Insurance Policies
- Identify Damage To Buildings
- Provide Information On Properties
- Manage Contract Disputes
Alternative Names
- Vehicle Damage Appraiser
- Insurance Loss Adjuster
- Claims Adjusters Supervisor
- Damage Appraiser
- Field Appraiser
- Material Damage Appraiser
- Automobile Claims Technical Adjuster
- Claims Adjuster
- Chartered Loss Adjuster
- Fire Claims Adjuster
- Insurance Claims Adjudicator
- Insurance Appraiser
- Field Claims Adjuster
- Personal Claims Adjuster
- Domestic Adjuster
- Automobile Appraiser
- Civil Claims Adjuster
- Commercial Adjuster
- Physical Damage Appraiser
- Motor Claims Adjuster
