Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators


Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures, ensuring that proper methods have been followed. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.


Top Industries of Employment

  1. Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance
  2. Insurance Agents, Brokers, & Service
  3. Medical Service And Health Insurance
  4. Life Insurance
  5. Pension, Health, And Welfare Funds

2002 - 2003 Wages
by MSA and Workforce Investment Areas

Area Employment**
Total
Hourly Wage Annual
Mean Entry Experienced Mean Entry Experienced
Missouri 4,560 20.00 12.79 23.61 41,610 26,610 49,100
Columbia MSA 420 21.42 14.01 25.12 44,550 29,140 52,250
Springfield MSA 380 17.15 11.05 20.21 35,680 22,990 42,030
St Louis MSA 2,220 20.61 12.69 24.58 42,880 26,390 51,120
Kansas City* 1,140 20.28 13.73 23.56 42,189 28,549 49,009
Central Region* 500 21.25 13.97 24.89 44,194 29,058 51,763
Northwest Region* 70 18.68 12.22 21.90 38,845 25,421 45,558
Ozark Region* 380 17.13 11.02 20.18 35,621 22,925 41,969
Southwest Region* 50 22.67 16.99 25.51 47,151 35,333 53,060
St. Louis City* 330 21.81 14.52 25.45 45,362 30,202 52,943
St. Louis County* 1,550 19.99 12.16 23.90 41,575 25,284 49,720

Long-term Employment Projections

Area Employment ** Change 2000-2010 Annual
Avg Openings
Long-term
Outlook
2000 Estimated 2010 Projected Number Percent
Missouri 4,560 5,400 840 18.42 135 Outstanding
Kansas City MSA 2,180 2,460 280 12.84 52 Good
St Louis MSA 2,650 2,860 210 7.92 51 Good
Central Region* 450 560 110 24.44 15 Great
Northeast Region* 30 40 10 33.33 Caution
Northwest Region* 150 180 30 20.00 2 Good
Ozark Region* 230 300 70 30.43 10 Good
Southwest Region* 30 40 10 33.33 1 Caution

* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?



This Occupation generally requires Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
or training in one of the following
Health/Medical Claims Examiner (NEW)
Insurance