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Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

Role Overview

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives. Excludes “Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators” (13-1031).

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Washington $59,190
New Jersey $58,010
New Hampshire $57,830
New York $57,620
District of Columbia $57,510
Connecticut $56,950
Massachusetts $56,400
Colorado $55,030
California $54,120
Minnesota $53,570
Maryland $53,180
Maine $52,010
Rhode Island $50,740
Delaware $50,490
Vermont $49,960

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Median Annual Salary

$48,450

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-3.7%

Avg. annual openings

20.3k

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