Careers In Insurance By: Haynes Tankersley

Actuary  An actuary is a highly trained statistician with expertise in evaluating different types of risks. 60% roughly of these people are hired by insurance company's. They also play a key role in setting the terms and conditions of insurance policies, including premium rates.

Insurance Appraiser  Insurance appraisers are experts in the valuation of certain types of property, providing expert advice to insurance claims adjusters. Auto damage appraisers represent a large and particularly significant category of insurance appraisers.

Insurance Claim Adjuster  Insurance claims adjusters determine whether a party claiming loss due to property damage, bodily injury, or anything else. It is owed a payment under an insurance policy, and in what amount. Most insurance claims adjusters are employees of insurance companies, but some are independent consultants who represent claimants.

Insurance Claim Examiner  An examiner is the usual title in life and health insurance. However, in property and casualty insurance, the title of examiner often designates a senior adjuster who handles the most costly or difficult claims.