Also called: Insurance Adjuster, Catastrophe Adjuster
Investigates insurance claims after accidents and disasters and decides how much to pay.
After a hurricane, catastrophe adjusters travel to the disaster zone, inspect damaged roofs, and write up estimates for dozens of homes a week.
Based on claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma or bachelor's; state adjuster license.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Business, Criminal Justice, Construction Management.
Shrinking (about -4% over 10 years).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI estimates damage from photos and settles simple claims; field adjusters remain for disasters and complex cases.
Age 18+. One way to start: Take your state's adjuster pre-license course online and the exam, or join an insurer's trainee program First: State adjuster license (often a 40-hour online course and exam)
Classes: Algebra, English composition, Construction CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1031.
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