Temporary insurance adjuster jobs involve investigating and researching insurance claims to make decisions regarding payout. As a temporary insurance adjuster, you work on a contract basis. Your responsibilities may include investigating damages as a result of large storms or other disasters. In addition to looking at the details of the claimant's insurance policy and making a damage assessment, your duties and responsibilities often include negotiating a settlement amount. People in this position often work for insurance companies to cover the extended absence of an employee or in the event of understaffing. A contract insurance adjuster can travel to different locations based on need.