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Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

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.

Annual openings

460

Median wage

$77,620

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Growth 2026–2032

+2%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

No previous work experience is required, though previous experience in the industry the claims are being reviewed is highly valued.

Is this work a fit?

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Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerYes
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsNo

Interests it draws on

  • Finance
  • Insurance

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

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