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- Annual Median Wage$ 74,830$48,890
$104,330Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Slow Growing
- Claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators evaluate insurance claims. They decide whether an insurance company must pay a claim and if so, how much.
What do they typically do
- Investigate, evaluate, and settle insurance claims
- Determine whether the insurance policy covers the loss claimed
- Decide the appropriate amount the insurance company should pay
- Ensure that claims are not fraudulent
- Contact claimants' doctors or employers to get additional information on questionable claims
- Talk with legal counsel about claims when needed
- Negotiate settlements
- Authorize payments
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.3%Job Opening 763Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs1070611061Change 355