Insurance Adjuster RESAL Essay

Submitted By Derek-Evans
Words: 390
Pages: 2

PSY 347 – Organizational Behavior Emotional Labor
Name: Derek Evans
Using the U.S. Dictionary of Occupational Titles (http://www.occupationalinfo.org/) discuss the basic responsibilities of your assigned "profession".
Some basic responsibilities of an Insurance Adjuster are:
1. Investigates and assesses damage to property. 2. Interviews or corresponds with claimant and witnesses, consults police and hospital records, and inspects property damage to determine extent of liability. 3. Interviews or corresponds with agents and claimants to correct errors or omissions and to investigate questionable entries. 4. Analyzes information gathered by investigation and reports findings and recommendations. 5. Negotiates claim settlements and recommends litigation when settlement cannot be negotiated. 6.
Examines titles to property to determine validity and acts as company agent in transactions with property owners. 7. Examines claims form and other records to determine insurance coverage. 8. Collects evidence to support contested claims in court. 9. Prepares report of findings of investigation. 10. Communicates with former associates to verify employment record and to obtain background information regarding persons or businesses applying for credit. 11. Refers questionable claims to investigator or claims adjuster for investigation or settlement. 12. Obtains credit information from banks and other credit services. Find a current job posting for this "profession". Provide the name of the hiring company. Summarize the job requirements, specifically those responsibilities requiring interactions with others.
-Auto Damage Trainee(Auto damage claim adjuester) - Eastern Massachusetts - At GEICO, their Auto Damage Insurance Adjusters are the primary