What is a property claims adjuster?

A property claims adjuster is a specialized insurance inspector whose job is to inspect property damage, such as wind or flood damage to a commercial or residential building, and assess how much an insurance company should pay based on the policy terms of coverage. As a property claims adjuster, your duties and responsibilities include interviewing the policyholder and other witnesses to the damage, investigating the damage, and analyzing other records. You may consult with other experts, such as engineers and lawyers, to determine the scope of the claim. You then write a report and pass it on to an examiner, whose job it is to approve or deny claims.