Job Description of an Insurance Clerk

An Insurance Clerk compiles, files and prepares records of insurance policies covering risks to property, equipment and people.

Insurance Clerk Skills

An Insurance Clerk must be able to communicate clearly, organize and maintain a high level of trust and integrity.

Insurance Clerk Work Environment

An Insurance Clerk works within an office for hospitals, insurance companies, home health care agencies, consulting firms or government agencies.

Insurance Clerk Contact

Insurance Clerks obtain information, most often by telephone, from insured or designated persons so that claims can be settled with the insurance carrier.

Insurance Clerk Education

Insurance Clerks will need a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate's degree is preferred by most employers but not required. Typically, employers prefer that insurance clerks have at least one to two years' experience working in the insurance industry.

Insurance Clerk Salary

An Insurance Clerk can expect a median income in the mid-$30,000 range, according to cbsalary.com.

References

• Career Planner: Insurance Clerk
• CB Salary: Insurance Clerk
• Insurance Jobs: Insurance Clerk

Resources

• MS Health Careers: Insurance Clerk