Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjuster

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(604) 495-6392

As one of the professions set forth by NAFTA, Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjusters who are citizens of Mexico or Canada may be eligible for TN status. Below are several sources that clarify the responsiblities of a Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjuster . TN status is not necessarily granted to a Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjuster as minimum educational requirements may apply. List of TN Professions and Minimum education requirements.

This list has been modified since Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjuster was not listed in either of the two sources below.

U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network

Emergency Management Specialists

• Keep informed of activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
• Prepare plans that outline operating procedures to be used in response to disasters/emergencies such as hurricanes, nuclear accidents, and terrorist attacks, and in recovery from these events.
• Propose alteration of emergency response procedures based on regulatory changes, technological changes, or knowledge gained from outcomes of previous emergency situations.
• Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.
• Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
• Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities in order to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
• Keep informed of federal, state and local regulations affecting emergency plans, and ensure that plans adhere to these regulations.
• Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
• Design and administer emergency/disaster preparedness training courses that teach people how to effectively respond to major emergencies and disasters.
• Inspect facilities and equipment such as emergency management centers and communications equipment in order to determine their operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.

Dictionary of Occupational Titles

CODE: 241.217-010
TITLE(s): CLAIM ADJUSTER (business ser.; insurance) alternate titles: insurance adjustor;

insurance-claim representative; insurance investigator Investigates claims against insurance or other companies for personal, casualty, or property loss or damages and attempts to effect out-of-court settlement with claimant: Examines claim form and other records to determine insurance coverage. Interviews, telephones, or corresponds with claimant and witnesses; consults police and hospital records; and inspects property damage to determine extent of company's liability, varying method of investigation according to type of insurance. Prepares report of findings and negotiates settlement with claimant. Recommends litigation by legal department when settlement cannot be negotiated. May attend litigation hearings. May be designated according to type of claim adjusted as Automobile-Insurance-Claim Adjuster (business ser.; insurance); Casualty-Insurance-Claim Adjuster (clerical); Fidelity-And-Surety-Bonds-Claim Adjuster (business ser.; insurance); Fire-Insurance-Claim Adjuster (business ser.; insurance); Marine-Insurance-Claim Adjuster (business ser.; insurance); Property-Loss-Insurance-Claim Adjuster (clerical).