How to become an insurance loss adjuster
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- a graduate training scheme
University
You could take a degree before applying for a place on an insurance company's training scheme. Relevant degrees include:
- business studies
- finance
- law
- surveying
- construction
It will help to get some relevant work experience whilst you're studying, for example through an internship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You may be able to start by doing a higher apprenticeship for insurance professionals, or a senior insurance professional degree apprenticeship.
These take between 24 to 36 months to complete and are a mix of workplace learning and study.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
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.
Other Routes
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.
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Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters for professional development and training opportunities.
Further information
You can find out more about working and training in loss adjusting through the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and Step Forward.