Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners jobs Canada

1233 - Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners

Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners investigate insurance claims and determine the amount of loss or damages covered by insurance policies. They are employed in claims departments of insurance companies or as independent adjusters. Insurance claims examiners examine claims investigated by insurance adjusters and authorize payments. They are employed at head offices or branches of insurance companies.

The occupation of Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners is listed on the Canadian Priority Occupation List (POL). Candidates on this list are eligible for skilled migration to Canada without the requirement of having a job offer from a Canadian employer and are able to emigrate to Canada as a matter of priority, with the potential to arrive within months of beginning the application process. Take the Canadian point test now

Tasks

Insurance adjusters perform some or all of the following duties:

Investigate circumstances surrounding insurance claims to determine validity of claim
Inspect automobile, home or other property damage
Take statements and consult with claimants, accident witnesses, doctors and other relevant individuals and examine records or reports
Determine amount of loss or damages covered by insurance policies
Negotiate settlement of claims
Prepare adjustment reports.

Insurance claims examiners perform some or all of the following duties:

Review, examine, calculate and authorize insurance claims investigated by insurance adjusters
Examine adjusters' reports and similar insurance claims or precedents to determine extent of insurance coverage
Ensure claims are valid and settlements are made according to company practices and procedures
Consult lawyers, doctors or other relevant individuals to discuss insurance claims
Approve automobile, fire, life, disability, dental or other insurance claims.

Specialisations

adjuster
claims examiner
claims representative
insurance adjuster

Minimum Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.

A bachelor's degree, college diploma or some post-secondary education
or
Several years of experience as a clerk in the claims department or other general insurance experience are required.

Several years of on-the-job training and completion of insurance industry courses and training programs are required.

Independent adjusters require a provincial licence issued by the Superintendent of Insurance in the province or territory of employment.

If the above NOC code 1233 for Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners is your current occupation then you have a very good chance of qualifying for a skilled Canadian visa. For more detailed visa information, please complete a no obligation Online Assessment and select a call back time when a Visa Bureau migration consultant will call you and explain the migration process in detail.

Haven't found what you need?

If the above is not an exact match to your profession, please visit our Working in Canada page to see if there is an occupation that better suits your experience and skills.

Permanent (skilled) migration:

If you are looking to live and work in Canada on a permanent basis, you can apply to emigrate to Canada through the Canadian Skilled Migration Program.

The program aims to meet current skills shortages in Canada by attracting skilled migrants under the age of 50 who can make an immediate contribution to the Canadian economy.

Try our free Online Assessment to see if you qualify for a Canadian Skilled Visa.

Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners jobs Canada - If your profession is Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners as described above then there is a good chance that the Canadian Visa Bureau can help you find a job in Canada. There are jobs available now in your occupation but you will require a Canadian visa to work in Canada. Take the Skilled visa online assessment to see if you qualify.