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Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Battle Creek, Michigan

Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators on average make:
$79,040 ($38.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
54
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
3 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.

The typical training needed after hire is:
apprenticeship.

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Other Job Titles

Accident Investigator, Adjuster, Adjustment Clerk, Benefit Authorizer, Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster, Claims Account Specialist, Claims Adjuster, Claims Adjustor, Claims Agent, Claims Analyst

Technology/Skills

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint

Tools Used

Data collectors, Desktop computers, Event data recorders, Field computers, Handheld computers, Measure markers, Mobile wireless handheld communication devices, Notebook computers, Personal computers, Personal digital assistants PDA

Tasks

  • Examine claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Analyze information gathered by investigation and report findings and recommendations.
  • Review police reports, medical treatment records, medical bills, or physical property damage to determine the extent of liability.
  • Investigate and assess damage to property and create or review property damage estimates.
  • Interview or correspond with agents and claimants to correct errors or omissions and to investigate questionable claims.

Personality

Stress Tolerance, Integrity, Dependability, Attention to Detail, Initiative, Independence, Achievement/Effort, Cooperation, Persistence, Adaptability/Flexibility

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