What is a claims adjudicator?

A claims adjudicator determines how much money will be paid after an insurance claim has been examined. Their duties include sorting through the research and interviews for each claim, and deciding the amount of cash settlement. A claims adjudicator examines many types of insurance policy claims, including medical, disability, and social security claims. This job requires knowledge of the insurance industry. Supervised on-the-job training is provided in entry-level roles. Additional qualifications for the career are strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.