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Insurance Loss Adjuster

OSCA 531532·ANZSCO 599612

Employed

4,100

Part-time share

13.2%

Female share

33.2%

Median age

45 yrs

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

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Insurance Loss Adjuster is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Diploma of Loss Adjusting and Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing.

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About this career

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.

What they typically do

  • Examines scenes of accidents resulting in insurance claims to determine the extent of loss and damage
  • 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
  • Estimates business losses resulting from fire, theft and other business disruptions
  • Estimates the cost of repairs or replacement of damaged property
  • Reports the extent of damage and estimated costs to the insurance company
  • Provides advice on how to minimise the cost of claims

Where they work

Financial and Insurance Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
35.6%
VIC
26%
QLD
21%
WA
8.1%
SA
6.6%
TAS
1.4%
ACT
1.1%
NT
0.3%

Qualification pathways

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