Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement: An adjuster is a professional who assesses the validity and value of a claim, typically for insurance purposes, to determine a fair payment or settlement.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • After the storm, the insurance adjuster inspected the damage to the roof.
  • The claims adjuster recommended a settlement that covered the cost of repairs.

Advanced Usage

• "Independent adjuster": An adjuster who is not employed by a specific insurance company but is hired on a contract basis to assess claims.

  • The company hired an independent adjuster to provide an unbiased assessment of the fire damage.

• "Public adjuster": An adjuster hired by a policyholder to represent their interests in a claim against an insurance company.

  • Facing a complex claim, they decided to hire a public adjuster to negotiate on their behalf.

Variants and Related Words

• Adjust (verb): To change or move something slightly to improve it or make it fit.

  • You need to adjust the settings for better performance.

• Adjustment (noun): A small change made to improve something or make it fit.

  • The mechanic made a fine adjustment to the engine.

• Claims adjuster (noun): A more specific term for an adjuster who handles insurance claims. This is a compound term.

  • The claims adjuster finalized the report on the car accident.

Synonyms

• Claims examiner: A person who reviews insurance claims.
• Loss adjuster: A term used, particularly outside North America, for an insurance adjuster.
• Appraiser: A person who assesses the value of something, often used in similar contexts like property damage.

Related Phrases

• To adjust a claim: The process of investigating and settling a claim.
  • The company took three weeks to adjust the claim.

Noun

1. one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement