Also called: Hull Claims Handler, P&I Claims Executive
Investigates insurance claims when ships, boats, or cargo are damaged or lost.
Adjusters work through collisions, sinkings, cargo damage, and crew injury claims, coordinating surveyors and lawyers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; insurance licensing.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Business, Risk Management, Marine Transportation.
Shrinking (about -5% over 10 years).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI triages and settles simple claims from photos; complex collisions and cargo losses still need investigators.
Classes: AP Statistics, AP English Language, Business CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1031.
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