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adjuster

 

[ əˈdʒʌstər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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adjuster

This appears to be a duplicate. For detailed roles, see 'claims adjuster', 'claims examiner', or 'claims investigator'.
claims adjuster

Specializes in assessing insurance claims, particularly determining the amount of compensation that the insurance company should pay.

  • The claims adjuster arrived promptly to assess the flood damage in the basement.
  • As a claims adjuster, he often deals with both property and injury claims.
claims examiner

Typically reviews claims already assessed by adjusters to ensure accuracy and compliance with policy terms. Often works within insurance companies.

  • After the claim was filed, a claims examiner reviewed the report for any discrepancies.
  • The claims examiner found that all procedures were followed correctly.
claims investigator

Involves a more in-depth examination of claims, often looking into potential fraud or verifying the legitimacy of claims. May include fieldwork or detailed background checks.

  • When the claim seemed suspicious, a claims investigator was brought in to look deeper into the circumstances.
  • The claims investigator interviewed several witnesses to gather more information about the accident.

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,447, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.