--- title: What does a loss adjuster actually do? 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A loss adjuster is appointed by underwriters to deal with a claim on their behalf. When you work as a loss adjuster, you’ll investigate insurance claims by interviewing the claimant and any witnesses, consulting police and hospital records and inspecting property damage. You’ll be an impartial claims specialist, with your fees paid by the insurance companies who rely on you to check claims. Loss adjusters are expert in many fields. They have a thorough knowledge of both insurance and the specific area in which they work and can also advise both the insurance company and policyholder on repair and replacement techniques.   ###  Thinking about a career in loss adjusting? 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