Works for homeowners and businesses (not the insurance company) to get them a fair payout after a disaster.
After a hurricane tears a roof off, you inspect the damage, document every ruined item and negotiate with the insurer, usually earning a percentage of the settlement.
Paid a percentage of claims; very variable.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. State public adjuster license; construction or claims experience helps.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Construction Management, Business.
Shrinking (about -5% over 10 years). Tracks claims adjusters (BLS 2024-34).
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps write estimates, but inspecting damage and negotiating for homeowners against insurers stays human and local.
Classes: Construction CTE, Business class, Speech and Debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1031.
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