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Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Business & Financial Operationshighmixed
Projected change (est.): ~-5%
Median Wage (est.): ~$75,000
Employment (est.): ~290K

Overall Exposure

60+15

2025 vs 2023

Theoretical Exposure

78

What AI could do

Observed Exposure

41

What AI actually does

Automation Risk Score

55

Displacement risk

3-Year Outlook (2025 → 2028)

Projected changes in AI automation metrics over the next 3 years based on estimated data.

Overall Exposure

60→76
+16

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Theoretical Exposure

78→91
+13

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Observed Exposure

41→57
+16

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Automation Risk

55→71
+16

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Exposure Metrics (2023 - 2028)

Task Breakdown

Process and categorize incoming insurance claims
82%β 1
Analyze claim documentation and detect fraud patterns
75%β 1
Conduct field investigations and interview claimants
20%β 0
Negotiate settlements with policyholders and attorneys
15%β 0

About This Occupation

If you work as a Claims Adjuster, Examiner, or Investigator, AI is reshaping your profession. With an automation risk of 55/100 and overall exposure at 60%, this role faces high transformation. The highest-impact area is process and categorize incoming insurance claims at 82% automation. This is classified as a 'mixed' role. BLS projects -5% growth through 2034. AI is rapidly automating claims intake and fraud detection, while field investigations and complex negotiations still require human judgment.

ISCO-08 classification

Unit group 3315ILO official

Valuers and Loss Assessors

Definition

ILO original text (English)

Valuers and loss assessors value property and various goods and assess losses covered by insurance policies.

Definition & vocabulary source

Source: International Labour Organization (ILO) — ISCO-08 Structure

License: ILO CC BY 4.0

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Official occupational information

  • ONET13-1031.00

    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

    Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.

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  • ONET13-1032.00

    Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

    Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

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  • ONET13-2022.00

    Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

    Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.

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  • ONET13-2023.00

    Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

    Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

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Source: O*NET 30.2, U.S. DOL/ETA

License: CC BY 4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

With an automation risk score of 55%, Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators faces a moderate level of AI-driven change. Some tasks can be automated, but many require human judgment, creativity, or interpersonal skills that AI cannot yet replicate. The role is more likely to evolve alongside AI than be replaced.

Our estimated AI automation risk score for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is 55% for 2025. Estimated overall AI exposure is 60%, with 78% theoretical exposure and 41% observed exposure. The estimated risk trend from 2023 to 2025 is +15 points. All of these are model-generated estimates, not measurements.

The tasks with the highest automation potential for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators are: Process and categorize incoming insurance claims (82%), Analyze claim documentation and detect fraud patterns (75%), Conduct field investigations and interview claimants (20%). These rates are our own estimates of how much of each task current AI systems can handle. They are not measurements and are not taken from any external dataset.

We estimate a -5% employment change for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators between 2024 and 2034. This is our own estimate, not a figure published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Combined with an estimated overall AI exposure of 60%, this occupation faces both traditional labor market shifts and AI-driven transformation. Workers should monitor both employment trends and AI capability growth.

Since AI primarily augments capabilities in this role, professionals in Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators should embrace AI as a productivity multiplier. Focus on learning to use AI tools effectively, developing higher-order analytical and creative skills, and positioning yourself as someone who can leverage AI to deliver greater value.

Recent AI Impact Changes

Mar 2026: Published evergreen blog analysis: AI exposure 60%, automation risk 55/100 in 2025.

[Source: AI Changing Work Blog]