INSURANCE DEFINIATIONS

What Is an
Insurance Adjuster?

An insurance adjuster investigates insurance claims to determine:

  • Whether coverage applies
  • The extent of damage
  • The estimated cost of repairs
  • The amount the insurance company should pay

Adjusters may work for an insurance company, independently, or on behalf of a policyholder.

TYPES OF ADJUSTERS

Company Adjuster
Independent Adjuster
Public Adjuster
Staff Adjuster
Desk Adjuster
Catastrophe Adjuster

WHY IT MATTERS

After a claim is filed, the adjuster evaluates the damage and helps determine the settlement amount based on the policy’s terms and conditions.

Common Policies

Lorem Ipsum

A formal request to an insurance company for payment or benefits after a loss.

Lorem Ipsum

The agreed-upon amount the insurance company will pay to resolve a claim.

Lorem Ipsum

A process used to resolve disagreements about the amount of a loss.

RELATED TERMS

Claim

A formal request to an insurance company for payment or benefits after a loss.

Settlement

The agreed-upon amount the insurance company will pay to resolve a claim.

Appraisal

A process used to resolve disagreements about the amount of a loss.

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Our experienced team is here to help you understand the process and get the support you need.

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