Experience Pre-entry experience is desirable Most Loss Adjusters have previous experience. Depending on the role and employer this may be technical experience, but primarily an insurance claims background preferred. Some recruitment of trainees. Special entry requirements Good communication skills, the ability to think laterally to solve problems, tact, a strong personality and the ability to work to tight deadlines are important. This can be a second career for many and a majority of entrants are older.
Previous experience is vital in the vast number of cases.
Competition Few new graduates apply. Competition for jobs has been getting stiffer and short-term contacts are becoming more common. Jobs security remains good however. Tips for entry Entry is usually via related jobs such as surveyor, insurance claims inspector, accountant, auctioneer, police, lawyer, engineer etc. New graduates are advised to make speculative applications to loss adjusting firms and to get work experience.