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What You Need to Know About Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk

Career Description 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.

Types of Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerk Jobs

  • Insurance Claims Clerk
  • Insurance Examining Clerk
  • Billing and Insurance Coordinator
  • Underwriting Clerk
  • Insurance Policy Issue Clerk

Job Demand for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

There were about 308,500 jobs for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 11.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 34,100 new jobs for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 35,600 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerk are Utah, Arizona, and Iowa. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Vermont, or Oregon. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Make A Lot Of Money?

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks make between $27,540 and $60,500 a year.

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Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks who work in District of Columbia, Connecticut, or Massachusetts, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $37,000
Alaska $42,450
Arizona $42,760
Arkansas $35,960
California $42,690
Colorado $48,700
Connecticut $50,300
Delaware $40,540
District of Columbia $56,710
Florida $39,150
Georgia $46,190
Hawaii $40,270
Idaho $40,410
Illinois $43,540
Indiana $39,740
Iowa $43,500
Kansas $40,350
Kentucky $34,370
Louisiana $35,100
Maine $40,180
Maryland $47,600
Massachusetts $48,820
Michigan $38,310
Minnesota $44,700
Mississippi $33,420
Missouri $40,100
Montana $39,020
Nebraska $39,410
Nevada $40,700
New Hampshire $44,500
New Jersey $47,180
New Mexico $37,360
New York $48,740
North Carolina $43,180
North Dakota $41,610
Ohio $39,830
Oklahoma $42,120
Oregon $43,950
Pennsylvania $42,590
Rhode Island $45,300
South Carolina $36,850
South Dakota $33,540
Tennessee $37,880
Texas $39,950
Utah $40,940
Vermont $41,420
Virginia $42,030
Washington $45,810
West Virginia $33,710
Wisconsin $40,340
Wyoming $36,190

Who Employs Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks?

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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