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NOC-1233 INSURANCE ADJUSTERS & CLAIMS EXAMINERS EXPLAINED

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shibuya

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The shortage of Insurance surveyors, adjusters and claims examiners has been realized by the Canadians in the last few years. This increase can be considered as due to the growth in the Damage Insurance Market. It is being anticipated that in the future, this market would see a steep growth in the numbers. Thus, this occupation is present in Canada’s new list of 29 occupations for immigration under federal skilled worker program to Canada. These insurance claim examiners could be working in life as well general insurance. In some instances, they are also popularly known as insurance surveyors.

Qualifying Criteria for Immigration

1.An applicant should be at least a graduate with the relevant professional qualification or a license that authorizes him to examine and approve insurance claims.
2.An experience of at least one year in capacity of surveyor, examiner or adjuster and balance experience can be in other capacities.
3.A person must have an experience of around 2-4 years. At the same time, actual number of years of experience to apply under this occupation is dependent on many factors such as whether the applicant is married and his English language skills and so on.
Duties & Responsibilities

The Insurance Adjusters are expected to be proficient in the duties mentioned below:

•Inspection of property and automobile damage.
•Inquiring the circumstances pertaining to the claims of the insurance. This is done to chalk out the validity of the claim.
•Consulting claimants, accident witnesses, doctors and other concerned persons, analyzing records and reports and noting down statements.
•Deciding on the amount covering the damages or loss via insurance policy.
•Negotiation of the claim settlements
•Preparation of adjustment reports.
On the other hand, the Insurance Claim Examiners are expected to do the following:

•Calculating, assessing, examining as well as authorizing claims for insurance which have been inquired by the insurance adjusters.
•Giving consent on insurance claims pertaining to disability, life, automobile, fire, dental etc.
•To make sure that all the claims made are valid and that the concerned are granted as per the practices and procedures of the company.
•Consulting doctors, lawyers and other concerned individuals to discuss the insurance claim.
•The report made by the adjuster should be examined along with other relevant claims so as to decide the coverage of insurance.
Above all, it is a great profession in Canada for all those in the insurance sector who seek better opportunities for life. Additionally, Canada is one of the developed nations of the world offering state of the art facilities to its residents. With this, an applicant does not need to have a prior job in hand in order to qualify for immigration.

So, if you are eligible under the above requirements, you might have a good chance to immigrate to Canada.
 

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This was exactly my job for 3 years, now I train other people to be claims adjusters!
 

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shibuya

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The prospects for this profession are excellent in Canada. Life is unpredictable; increasing numbers want better security options in the form of insurance policies. Internet is greatly used for acquiring business; we need better internet security to tackle identity thefts. Insurance products are utilized at every walk of life. Those who are experts in computerized accounting and insurance processing systems can join this profession for a rewarding career graph.

Insurance Adjusters and Claim Examiners are desired by employers across Canada. Certain provinces are particularly experiencing major shortage:

British Columbia: The job prospects in this province are simply tremendous. Around 75% of the workforce is concentrated in the Lower Mainland Southwest area.

Saskatchewan: There has been a growing demand for insurance services and policies. Employment prospects are good for Insurance Adjusters and Claim Examiners in this region.

Manitoba: The province offers great job prospects, particularly the Winnipeg area, for finance and insurance companies and public administration companies.

Ontario: Ontario offers some excellent job opportunities for your profession. The region of Toronto is the hub for these jobs. There has been a marked increase for better property and insurance policies.

Why should I immigrate to Canada?

Canada presently is facing a shortage of Insurance Adjusters and Claim Examiners. The profession seeks fresh immigrants to fill up the available positions. Insurance professionals are placed in the priority list. You will be given an upper hand during your visa processing.

The minimum qualifications and requirements for this profession:

To successfully immigrate to Canada you need to possess some basic qualifications i.e. you need to be a graduate in Insurance, Accounting or Business Administration or any other related services.

Note: Since this a non-regulated occupation in Canada your credentials have to be recognized by a relevant agency.

As an insurance adjuster and claim examiner you will be working for…

•Insurance companies
•Self
Compensation one of the best!

The province of British Columbia offers an hourly payment as high as CDN$42. Saskatchewan offers compensation of up to CDN$34 an hour. Manitoba gives an hourly figure of CDN$34. The compensation is high for this profession in Canada as a whole.