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How much do intern claims adjuster jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for intern claims adjuster in the United States is $75,193.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an intern claims adjuster?

To thrive as an Intern Claims Adjuster, you should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities, often supported by coursework in business, finance, or law. Familiarity with claims management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic database systems is beneficial. Excellent communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills help you succeed in client interactions and team settings. These competencies enable intern adjusters to accurately evaluate claims, manage documentation efficiently, and deliver quality service in a fast-paced insurance environment.

What is an intern claims adjuster?

An Intern Claims Adjuster assists experienced adjusters in evaluating insurance claims by gathering information, reviewing policy details, and helping determine claim validity. They may communicate with policyholders, document findings, and learn about claims processing through hands-on experience. This role provides valuable insight into the insurance industry and helps develop skills in investigation, customer service, and policy interpretation.

What does an intern claims adjuster do?

As an Intern Claims Adjuster, you can expect to assist with reviewing and processing claims, gathering necessary documentation, and communicating with claimants, vendors, and other team members to support claim resolution. Your daily tasks often include making initial claim assessments, updating claim files, participating in team meetings, and learning how to apply company policies under supervision. You might also shadow experienced adjusters to gain hands-on insight into negotiations and customer service aspects of the role. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to build foundational knowledge in insurance operations while developing practical business skills.

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Infographic showing various Intern Claims Adjuster job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,193 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

2027 Summer Claims Adjuster Internship

Cottingham & Butler

Dubuque, IA • On-site

Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Posted 6 days ago


Cottingham & Butler rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 304 rated insurance


Job description

Cottingham & Butler is the 3rd largest privately and independently held insurance brokerage firm. Simply put, we are professional buyers of insurance. As we continue to grow, Cottingham & Butler is actively looking for ambitious and driven individuals for our 2027 Summer Claims Adjuster Internship Program.

What You'll Do: As a Claims Adjuster Intern, you will work directly with our clients to help manage their claims. You will make a direct impact on a daily basis by carrying out the top-tier services that define Cottingham and Butler Claims Services.

  • Process Claims: Ensure that clients' claims are handled efficiently by investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and settling different claims on behalf of your clients
  • Basics of Full-Time Role: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities and tasks involved in a full-time client service role in your specified division.
  • Client Interaction: Build relationships with clients through friendly interaction, timely execution of requests, and close attention to detail
  • Tackle and Solve Client's Biggest Challenges: Work closely with clients and C&B team members to identify and address pressing issues by developing strategic solutions, while also collaborating to implement tailored client management strategies.
  • Who you'll work with: You will be communicating with a wide variety of individuals, to include CEO's, claimants, providers offices, and attorneys
  • Networking: Build connections with clients, industry professionals, and fellow interns through networking events and social activities.

People We Hire: Your major doesn't matter to us. We know people don't usually major in insurance, so we focus on personality and character; we can teach you the rest. Our team is filled with individuals who are great communicators, organized, and client focused. Strong candidates display the following:

  • History of academic and/or extracurricular excellence.
  • Self-motivated with a drive to succeed.
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What You'll Get: This program is intended to provide impactful real-life experience that goes beyond the 10-week experience. Program details are listed below:

  • Start date: Tuesday, May 18th, 2027
  • End date: Friday, July 23rd, 2027
  • Duration: 10 weeks in a culture unlike any other
  • $6,500 paid internship with bonus opportunity
  • Apartment-style housing provided
  • Learn from and work with experts of the business
  • Mentorship
  • Develop your skills and knowledge through real work
  • Grow your network of like-minded interns and professionals
  • Intern social and networking activities
  • Returning intern or full-time placement after graduation for successful interns

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life's toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of "better every day" constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that's who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook


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