One of the most common questions new adjusters ask is:
"Where do I apply for my first insurance claims adjusting job?"
Whether you're interested in working for an insurance company, a third-party administrator (TPA), an independent adjusting firm, or a public adjusting firm, there are hundreds of opportunities available throughout the United States.
This guide provides direct links to the career pages of many of the industry's largest employers.
Insurance carriers hire staff adjusters to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle claims on behalf of policyholders.
Many companies offer trainee programs for individuals with little or no claims experience.
Allstate Careers
Progressive Claims Careers
Liberty Mutual Claims Careers
Travelers Careers
AIG Careers
GEICO Careers
USAA Careers
Mercury Insurance Careers
Zurich North America Careers
PURE Insurance Careers
Many of these companies hire:
Auto Claims Adjusters
Property Claims Adjusters
Casualty Adjusters
Workers' Compensation Adjusters
CAT (Catastrophe) Adjusters
Claims Trainees
Several carriers also offer remote and hybrid claims positions.
Independent adjusting firms handle claims on behalf of insurance companies. These firms are often the best place for new property adjusters to gain experience and can provide opportunities to work catastrophe (CAT) claims.
Eberl Claims Service Careers
Alacrity Solutions Adjuster Careers
Pilot Catastrophe Services Careers
E.A. Renfroe Careers
Crawford & Company Careers
McLarens Careers
Sedgwick Careers
Davies Careers
Many independent firms maintain rosters of licensed adjusters and deploy them when claim volume increases after hurricanes, hailstorms, wildfires, and other catastrophes.
Don't wait for a catastrophe to occur before applying. Most firms encourage adjusters to complete onboarding and credentialing before deployment opportunities arise.
Third-party administrators handle claims for insurance companies, self-insured employers, municipalities, and large corporations.
TPAs frequently hire:
Liability Adjusters
General Liability Examiners
Property Claims Professionals
Medical-Only Claims Adjusters
CorVel Careers
Gallagher Bassett Careers
Broadspire Careers
ESIS Careers
Workers' compensation and liability claims often provide excellent long-term career opportunities with predictable schedules and strong advancement potential.
Public adjusters represent policyholders rather than insurance companies.
Many public adjusting firms hire licensed adjusters, estimators, inspectors, and trainee public adjusters.
Premier Public Adjusters Careers
Ask An Adjuster Careers
National Fire Adjustment Careers
United Public Adjusters Careers
Because public adjusters advocate for policyholders, many firms prefer candidates with strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills. State laws set the parameters for soliciting public adjuster contracts, the contents of the contract itself, and the amount of compensation a public adjuster can receive. Again, interpersonal skills are paramount in soliciting and obtaining these contracts.
If you're new to the industry, consider pursuing:
Insurance companies frequently train individuals with no prior claims experience.
Desk adjuster positions help you learn policy interpretation, investigations, and claim handling without extensive travel.
Property claims continue to offer some of the strongest demand throughout the industry.
Getting on multiple rosters increases your chances of receiving assignments when claim volume spikes. Experienced adjusters often recommend joining several firms rather than relying on only one.
Obtaining your adjuster license is only the first step. The most successful adjusters begin networking, applying to multiple employers, and building communication and interpersonal skills.
Whether you choose a staff adjuster position with an insurance carrier, a role with a third-party administrator, or independent catastrophe work, the insurance claims industry offers multiple career paths with opportunities for advancement and specialization.
If you have further questions about a career in insurance claims, let us know, we're happy to help!
Cindy Bowden Insurance Schools, Inc. Curriculum Director & Co-Owner