Claims Adjuster
YOUR MISSION
Investigate. Estimate. Negotiate. Shed light on complex situations to help people return to their normal lives quickly.
YOUR PROFESSION
When you’re a claims adjuster, what do you do? Your work is similar to that of a detective. Whether it’s in the context of a theft or a fire, you come in after the event to conduct an investigation. You estimate the damage, then negotiate the settlement to compensate the client. Stimulating and captivating, this job allows certain professionals to work outside the office to investigate at the scene of the incident.
YOUR PROFILE
A good claims adjuster is a keen observer who doesn’t let any detail slip past them. They are an empathetic person with a good critical mind who wants to help their clients while being capable of examining each situation properly.
YOUR EMPLOYERS
Your career. Your lifestyle. When you’re a claims adjuster, you work at independent firms or insurance companies. You can therefore work in an office, on the road, or even at your own firm.
THE DESIRED SKILLS
- Have the desire to help thanks to a keen sense of customer service
- Be detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities
- Express yourself clearly with good communication skills
- Be comfortable with technology
Do you recognize yourself here? An exciting career awaits you!
THE EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
Secondary or Cégep student?
The DCS in Financial Services and Insurance Techniques teaches you everything you need to know to pursue a career in the industry.
Looking for new challenges or a career change?
The ACS in P&C insurance is ideal for learning the basics of the profession in a short time.
THE PREREQUISITES FOR BECOMING A CLAIMS ADJUSTER
How do you become a claims adjuster? To do things right and have all the required credibility, you start by obtaining a certificate of expertise in claims adjustment issued by the Autorité des marchés financiers.
DID YOU KNOW?
To conduct their investigation properly, a claims adjuster may call on various specialists, such as police officers, doctors, lawyers, or polygraph operators. They help identify the causes of an incident or the value of the item claimed to determine the compensation that the insured will receive.
AS FRÉDÉRICK TELLS US, THE INSURANCE FIELD IS FULL OF BENEFITS!
« Insuring film sets is a lot of work, but there are many benefits: an attractive salary, being able to work from home, and—of course—crossing paths with one of your favourite stars on a film set! »
Frédérick Amirizian
Claims adjuster
Specializing in film and television production
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