Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

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.

66 alternate job titles:

Agency Service Representative (Agency Service Rep) Auto Claims Rep (Automotive Claims Representative) Auto Liability Claims Rep (Automotive Liability Claims Representative) Billing and Insurance Coordinator Bodily Injury Claims Representative (Bodily Injury Claims Rep) Cancellation Clerk Claim Representative (Claims Rep) Claims Adjudicator Claims Analyst Claims Assistant Claims Associate Claims Clerk Claims Coordinator Claims Customer Service Representative (Claims CSR) Claims Processing Specialist (CPS) Claims Processor Claims Representative (Claims Rep) Claims Service Representative (Claims Service Rep) Claims Sorter Claims Taker Claims Technician (Claims Tech) Client Process Specialist Commercial Lines Underwriting Assistant Cyber Insurance Policy Specialist Dental Insurance Coordinator Document Processor Document Reviewer Enrollment Representative Field Claims Representative Insurance Analyst Insurance Assistant Insurance Associate Insurance Authorization Specialist Insurance Biller Insurance Checker Insurance Claims Clerk Insurance Claims Processor Insurance Clerk Insurance Coordinator Insurance Customer Service Representative (Insurance CSR) Insurance Examining Clerk Insurance Policy Issue Clerk Insurance Processing Clerk Insurance Processor Insurance Specialist Insurance Verification Specialist Liability Claims Representative Medical Claims Processor Medical Insurance Claims Processor Medical Insurance Specialist Open Claims Representative (OCR) Personal Lines Insurance Customer Service Representative (Personal Lines Insurance CSR) Policy Analyst Policy Change Clerk Policy Checker Policy Issue Clerk Policy Title Typist Premium Representative Processing Clerk Reimbursement Counselor Reinsurance Clerk Reviewer Revival Clerk Underwriting Assistant Underwriting Clerk Workers' Compensation Claims Assistant
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Salary Information

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks: $48,450 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Check data for recording errors. General
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance. General
Calculate costs of goods or services. General
Compile data or documentation. General
Send information, materials or documentation. General
Enter information into databases or software programs. General
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. General
Provide notifications to customers or patrons. General
Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data. General
Provide information to coworkers. General
Execute sales or other financial transactions. General
Collect deposits, payments or fees. General
Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information. General
Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information. General
Obtain personal or financial information about customers or applicants. General
Prepare business correspondence. General
Calculate financial data. General
Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons. Communication
Review customer insurance information. Maintenance
Maintain operational records. Maintenance
Maintain financial or account records. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Windows Operating system software
    Account management software Accounting software
    Billing software Accounting software
    GroupMe Instant messaging software
    Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS Medical software
    IBM Lotus Notes Electronic mail software
    InSystems Calligo Enterprise Document management software
    Insurance rating software Financial analysis software
    Medical condition coding software Medical software
    Medical procedure coding software Medical software
    MicroFocus GroupWise Electronic mail software
    Microsoft Internet Explorer Internet browser software
    Spreadsheet software Spreadsheet software
    Web browser software Internet browser software
    Word processing software Word processing software
    Microsoft Access Data base user interface and query software
    Alpha Software Alpha Five Data base user interface and query software
    Automated information system software Data base user interface and query software
    Claim processing system software Data base user interface and query software
    Database software Data base user interface and query software
    IBM Check Processing Control System CPSC Data base user interface and query software
    Policy issuance system software Data base user interface and query software
    St. Paul Travelers e-CARMA Data base user interface and query software
    Xactware Xactimate Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Associate in Claims - Management The Institutes Not Available
      Associate in Commercial Underwriting - Management The Institutes Not Available
      Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding The Institutes Not Available
      Associate in General Insurance The Institutes Not Available
      Associate in Insurance Services The Institutes Not Available
      Associate in National Flood Insurance The Institutes Not Available
      Associate in Risk Management - Enterprise Wide Risk Management The Institutes Not Available
      Associate, Insurance Regulatory Compliance LOMA Not Available
      Associate, Reinsurance Administration LOMA Not Available
      Certified Insurance Counselors The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research Not Available
      Certified Insurance Service Representatives The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research Not Available
      Certified Medical Insurance Specialist Practice Management Institute Not Available
      Medical Software, Insurance and Pre-authorization Specialist American Education Certification Association Not Available
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