Occupation

531432 Insurance Loss Adjuster

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

531432 Insurance Loss Adjuster

Inspects and assesses the damage and loss to insured property and business, estimates insurance costs, and acts to minimise the cost of claims to an insurance company.

Alternative titles

  • Insurance Assessor
  • Insurance Loss Assessor

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Examines scenes of accidents resulting in insurance claims to determine causes and effects
  • Interviews witnesses and claimants to obtain details required to assess the validity of claims and identify the parties responsible for accidents, damage, and loss, and prepares statements and reports
  • Inspects damaged buildings, equipment, and motor vehicles, and estimates the cost of repairs
  • Estimates business losses resulting from fire, theft, and other business disruptions
  • Reports the extent of damage and estimated costs to the insurer