Adjuster: meaning, definitions and examples
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adjuster
[ əˈdʒʌstər ]
insurance claims
A person who assesses and settles insurance claims, typically employed by an insurance company or acting as an independent adjuster. Adjusters investigate insurance claims to determine the extent of the insurance company's liability and negotiate settlements with claimants.
Synonyms
claims adjuster, claims examiner, claims investigator
Examples of usage
- The adjuster visited the site of the accident to assess the damage.
- After reviewing the evidence, the adjuster determined the amount of compensation the claimant was entitled to.
- The adjuster worked closely with the claimant to reach a fair settlement.
- The insurance adjuster's report was crucial in determining the outcome of the claim.
- The adjuster's expertise in evaluating claims was evident in their detailed assessment.
Translations
Translations of the word "adjuster" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ajustador
🇮🇳 समायोजक
🇩🇪 Einsteller
🇮🇩 penyesuai
🇺🇦 регулятор
🇵🇱 regulator
🇯🇵 調整者 (chōseisha)
🇫🇷 régulateur
🇪🇸 ajustador
🇹🇷 ayarcı
🇰🇷 조정자 (jojeongja)
🇸🇦 مُعَدِّل (muʿaddil)
🇨🇿 nastavovač
🇸🇰 nastavovač
🇨🇳 调整器 (tiáozhěng qì)
🇸🇮 nastavitelj
🇮🇸 stillir
🇰🇿 реттеуші
🇬🇪 მარეგულირებელი (maregulirebeli)
🇦🇿 tənzimləyici
🇲🇽 ajustador
Etymology
The term 'adjuster' originated in the insurance industry in the late 19th century. It stems from the verb 'adjust,' meaning to alter or adapt. Insurance adjusters play a critical role in the claims process, ensuring fair and accurate settlements for policyholders. Over time, the role of adjusters has evolved to encompass various types of claims, from property damage to personal injury. Today, adjusters use advanced technology and investigative techniques to streamline the claims process and uphold the principles of insurance fairness and integrity.
See also: adjust, adjustability, adjustable, adjustably, adjusted, adjusting, adjustment, adjustments, disadjustment, maladjustment, misadjustment, readjust, unadjusted.