Insurance loss adjusters investigate large or complicated claims for insurance companies.
£15,000 Starter
to£80,000 Experienced
38 to 40 a week
evenings / weekends occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You could take a degree before applying for a place on an insurance company's graduate training scheme. Relevant degrees include:
It'll help to get some relevant work experience whilst you're studying, for example through an internship.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start by doing a higher apprenticeship for insurance professionals or a senior insurance professional degree apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could move into loss adjusting after getting experience as a claims technician or assistant loss adjuster with an insurance company.
You could also complete qualifications while you're working in insurance through a professional body like the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
You could apply to join a company's graduate training scheme if you've got a degree. Most subjects are accepted though you may have an advantage if you've studied business, law, maths or economics.
You could join the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters for professional development and training opportunities.
You can find out more about working and training in loss adjusting through the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and the Chartered Insurance Institute.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties could include:
You could work in an office or from home.
Your working environment may be you'll travel often and emotionally demanding.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
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