Auto Claims Adjuster Training

Auto claims adjusters help lower an insurance company's claims liabilities.

Auto claims adjusters train to investigate and analyze the extent of an insurance firm's liabilities concerning car damages. Trainees combine regulatory knowledge and analytical skills to complete the necessary duties effectively.

Academic Requirements

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data show that an auto claims adjuster usually has at least a high school diploma or GED certificate. However, most senior professionals hold a bachelor's or master's degree.

Training Subjects

A 2010 BLS survey reveals that a novice auto claims adjuster usually receives on-the-job training. Employees generally require one or two years of training and working under the leadership of experienced professionals, indicates O*Net OnLine. Auto claims adjusters learn how to examine claims forms to determine insurance eligibility, gather evidence to support contested claims in court and negotiate claim settlements.

Tools

According to O*Net OnLine, attendees in auto claims adjuster training sessions acquaint themselves with the tools of the trade. These include measuring wheels for distance, mobile wireless handheld communication devices, insurance claims fraud detection software and automatic data processing estimating software.

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners and Investigators
• O*NET OnLine: Insurance Adjusters, Examiners and Investigators

Resources

• Progressive Casualty Insurance Company: Claims Adjuster Trainee