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Insurance Investigator

OSCA 531531·ANZSCO 599611

Employed

350

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Conducts investigations into insurance claims to ensure their validity.

What they typically do

  • Examines scenes of incidents resulting in insurance claims to determine causes and effects
  • Conducts interviews 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
  • Interprets policy coverage and determines if coverage applies to claims submitted
  • Analyses data and information to identify patterns of fraudulent activity
  • Collaborates with law enforcement agencies and other professionals to gather information and evidence
  • Conducts surveillance and gathers evidence to support investigations

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
35.4%
QLD
24.5%
VIC
22.3%
WA
12.6%
SA
4.7%
NT
0.7%
TAS
0.7%
ACT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Insurance Investigator.

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