10 of the Most Popular Types of Claims Handler Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Claims Handler Jobs

• Claims Assistant

  Salary range: $37,500 - $47,500

  A claims assistant works under the supervision of more senior claims examiners to ensure a claims adjuster and the claimants have followed the proper guidelines for filing claims. You also help adjusters deal with complex cases such as after a natural disaster hits and there are a significant number of claims coming in. As an assistant, you perform a number of administrative and clerical tasks which free examiners up to do other work. These duties include data entry, checking payment paperwork, confirming a claimant’s wage statement, and drafting report and billing paperwork.

• Claims Adjuster Trainee

  Salary range: $51,000 - $75,500

  As a claims adjuster trainee, your responsibilities are to help a claims adjuster evaluate insurance claims for home, auto, personal injury, commercial, or other forms of insurance. In this position, you work under the supervision of an experienced, licensed claims investigator. Your responsibilities may involve performing research and investigating claims to determine the cause of an incident. You may also interview claimants and witnesses to ascertain liability as well as work with your trainer to negotiate and settle the claim with customers.

• Entry Level Claims Adjuster

  Salary range: $51,000 - $75,500

  An entry-level claims adjuster's primary responsibilities involve investigating customer coverage and company policy regarding a claim related to medical, life, home, or automobile insurance. Your duties in this career include inspecting the damage, evaluating the cost, determining liability, and reaching a settlement. You collect appropriate documentation, conduct interviews, record and document data accurately, and coordinate with attorneys, clients, and insurance companies. You assist senior adjusters and handle low-risk claims at the entry-level. A claims adjuster can work for an insurance company or a third-party administrator to review claims.

• Claims Generalist Associate

  Salary range: $52,000 - $74,000

  Claims Generalist Associate is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Claims Generalist Associate jobs pay between $52,000 (25th percentile) and $74,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Claims Generalist Associate job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Remote Insurance Claims

  Salary range: $36,500 - $53,500

  Remote Insurance Claims is a common job search query. Most salaries for Remote Insurance Claims jobs pay between $36,500 (25th percentile) and $53,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Remote Insurance Claims job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Remote Claims Processor

  Salary range: $34,000 - $43,000

  The job duties of a remote claims processor revolve around working to process insurance claims. You typically work from home or another remote location. Your responsibilities start with assessing the claimant's insurance policy and coverage. You review documents and records related to the claim and decide on approval or denial of the claim. A processor also prepares the paperwork necessary for the insurer to process the case for the client. You also have customer service duties, such as answering patient questions and telling them about the claim status. Processors can work with medical insurance, property insurance, or casualty insurance.

• Remote Auto Claims Adjuster

  Salary range: $49,500 - $64,500

  An auto claims adjuster reviews the damage caused in a car accident and determines whether the insurance policy of the client provides coverage for their loss. In this role, you work to settle customer claims by deciding who is responsible and negotiating payments. You rely on photos, witness interviews, police reports, hospital records, and other professionals, such as auto body mechanics, to fulfill your duties. Your responsibilities include inspecting the damaged vehicle and writing the damage report, so good written and oral communication skills are important. Some adjusters work out of an office while others fill remote positions.

• Claims Associate

  Salary range: $35,500 - $48,000

  A claims associate handles claims for an insurance company. As a claims associate, your job duties may include reviewing a customer’s insurance coverage and interviewing those who have filed a claim. Your job is to ensure that a claim is processed correctly, so the customer receives the financial payout to which they are entitled. In this career, you usually work in an office, but you may need to travel to gather information about the claim. There are positions in every insurance industry so that you may work in anything from auto to life insurance. This position requires excellent research and interpersonal skills, and experience in customer service is a plus. Additional qualifications may include an associate degree.

• Claims Adjuster No Experience

  Salary range: $51,000 - $75,500

  Claims Adjuster No Experience is a typical job search query Most salaries for Claims Adjuster No Experience jobs pay between $51,000 (25th percentile) and $75,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Claims Adjuster No Experience job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Remote Claims Consultant

  Salary range: $68,000 - $140,000

  Remote Claims Consultant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Claims Consultant jobs pay between $68,000 (25th percentile) and $140,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Remote Claims Consultant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.