Business & Finance
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives.
Median salary
$48,450
Typical range
$37k – $73k
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Education
Typical entry: No degree required
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Junior Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
Entry / Junior
$36,900
~2 yrs to advance
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
Established
$48,450
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
Senior
$60,775
Key skills
A typical day
- •Prepare insurance claim forms or related documents, and review them for completeness.
- •Calculate amount of claim.
- •Post or attach information to claim file.
- •Transmit claims for payment or further investigation.
- •Contact insured or other involved persons to obtain missing information.
Fields of study
Any field
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