Will “Estimator” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
Unknown Chance of Automation
Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?
Job Description
Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of insurance company's liability concerning personal, casualty, or property loss or damages, and attempt to effect settlement with claimants. Correspond with or interview medical specialists, agents, witnesses, or claimants to compile information. Calculate benefit payments and approve payment of claims within a certain monetary limit.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 13-1031.02
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators”.
Also Known As…
- Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
- Litigation Claim Representative
- Independent Insurance Adjuster
- General Adjuster
- Field Liability Generalist
- Claims Specialist
- Claims Representative
- Claims Examiner
- Claims Analyst
- Claims Adjuster
- Claim Representative
- Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster
- Telephone Claims Representative
- Salvage Determiner
- Residential Insurance Inspector
- Property Claims Adjuster
- Property Adjuster
- Multi-line Claims Adjuster
- Medical Claims Specialist
- Medical Claims Examiner
- Medical Claims Analyst
- Material Damage Adjuster
- Job Estimator
- Investigator
- Insurance Inspector
- Insurance Claims Adjuster
- Insurance Appraiser
- Insurance Adjuster
- Inspector
- Health Claims Examiner
- Fire Adjuster
- Field Adjuster
- Examiner
- Disability Specialist
- Disability Examiner
- Compensation Adjuster
- Clerical Adjuster
- Claims Service Adjustor
- Claims Manager
- Claims Assistant
- Claims Adjustor
- Claim Specialist
- Claim Processor
- Claim Investigator
- Claim Inspector
- Claim Examiner
- Claim Approver
- Claim Agent
- Claim Adjuster
- Catastrophe Claims Supervisor
- Building Appraiser
- Bodily Injury Adjuster
- Benefit Authorizer
- Auto Claims Adjuster
- Arson Investigator
- Appraiser
- Adjustment Clerk
- Adjuster
- Accident Investigator
Tasks for “Estimator”
- Collect evidence to support contested claims in court.
- Interview or correspond with claimants, witnesses, police, physicians, or other relevant parties to determine claim settlement, denial, or review.
- Prepare report of findings of investigation.
- Review police reports, medical treatment records, medical bills, or physical property damage to determine the extent of liability.
- Examine titles to property to determine validity and act as company agent in transactions with property owners.
- Obtain credit information from banks and other credit services.
- Investigate and assess damage to property and create or review property damage estimates.
- Negotiate claim settlements and recommend litigation when settlement cannot be negotiated.
- Analyze information gathered by investigation and report findings and recommendations.
- Examine claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
- Refer questionable claims to investigator or claims adjuster for investigation or settlement.
- Communicate with former associates to verify employment record and to obtain background information regarding persons or businesses applying for credit.
- Interview or correspond with agents and claimants to correct errors or omissions and to investigate questionable claims.
Related Technology & Tools
- Total stations
- Field computers
- Data collectors
- Desktop computers
- Handheld computers
- Event data recorders
- Measure markers
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Mobile wireless handheld communication devices
- Automatic Data Processing Claims Manager & Dispatch
- ADP software
- Bramerhill ClaimsTech
- Visual Statement Investigator Suite
- Property damage, bodily injury, and liability estimation software
- First Notice Systems ClaimCapture
- PhotoModeler
- CSC Fault Evaluator
- CCC EZNet electronic communications network
- Agency Management Systems AMS 360
- CSC Colossus
- CCC Pathways Image Management Solution
- Covansys ClaimConnect
- CCC GuidePost Decision Support
- Microsoft Excel
- Datanex ClaimTrac
- Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal Architect
- Corporate Systems ClaimsPro
- Brightwork Alyce Claims Systems
- Document management system software
- CGI-AMS BureauLink Enterprise
- Microsoft Word
- Castek Insure3 Claims
- Automatic Data Processing Estimating
- Automatic Data Processing Autosource
- QwikQuote software
- 4n6xprt Systems StiffCalcs
- Captiva InputAccel
- Clear Technology Tranzax
- IBM Fraud and Abuse Management System
- Bill review software
- Computerized voice stress analyzer CVSA software
- Injury Sciences EDR InSight
- StrataCare StrataWare eReview
- Simsol for Adjusters
- Autoclaims Direct DirectLink
- Magnify Predictive Targeting System
- CAD Zone Insurance
- CCC Pathways Appraisal Quality Solution
- Claims processing administration and management software
- Insurance claims fraud detection software
- CCC TL2000 Solution
- Hummingbird Legal Bill Review
- LexisNexis RiskWise
- CGI INSideOUT
- CSC Automated Work Distributor AWD
- InSystems Calligo Document Management System
- Bridium Claims 3
- ARSoftware WinSMAC
- ISO ClaimSearch
- MapScenes Evidence Recorder
- ISO NetMap for Claims
- Microsoft Office
- Axonwave Fraud and Abuse Management System
- BCCORP Burkitt W5
- MapScenes Pro
- Fair Isaac SmartAdvisor
- Hyland OnBase Enterprise Content Management