Insurance claim adjusters investigate and settle claims, negotiate settlements and authorize payment to claimants on insurance policies which result from accidents, fires, injuries, embezzlement of funds and property loss and damage. Three-fourths of the states require adjusters to be licensed. Licensing usually involves a written exam, character references, age, residency requirements and bonding.
Most companies prefer to hire college graduates.
There are many colleges and universities that offer 4-year degrees. National employment is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2005. In Missouri, employment is expected to increase through the year 2000 by 14.3 percent. This will result in approximately 700 new jobs as statewide employment increases from 4,877 to 5,574.