Insurance claims officer, Āpiha tono rīanga
Also known as
- Claims officer, claims assessor, claims handler, claims specialist
Insurance claims officers decide whether or not an insurance company will pay out a claim.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$61K to $87K
Most common
$112K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Insurance claims officers
- usually work regular business hours but may be on call and work evenings or weekends
- usually work in offices but may travel locally
- need to be methodical, make decisions and communicate well
Tasks
- check data for recording errors
- prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance
- execute sales or other financial transactions
- calculate costs of goods or services
- compile data or documentation
- send information, materials or documentation
- discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons
- review customer insurance information
- maintain operational records
- enter information into databases or software programs
Organised
Enterprising
Social
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou learn on the job to become an insurance claims officer and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in banking and finance or similar area
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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