Claims Adjuster (Noun)
Meaning
One who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The insurance company hired a claims adjuster to investigate the damage to the policyholder's home after the hurricane.
- As a claims adjuster, it was her job to determine the extent of the damage and negotiate a fair settlement with the claimant.
- The claims adjuster spent several days reviewing the evidence and interviewing witnesses before making a recommendation to the insurance company.
- After the car accident, the claims adjuster from the other driver's insurance company contacted us to discuss a possible settlement.
- The claims adjuster's report was instrumental in helping the court determine the amount of damages to be awarded to the plaintiff.