Independent Adjuster
Plain English Definition: A claims adjuster who works independently of insurance companies to evaluate claims.
What Independent Adjuster really means for someone with an insurance policy
Independent adjusters assess damages and determine claim payouts on behalf of insurers but operate as contractors, not employees.
Independent Adjuster Real World Examples
- After a hurricane, insurers hire independent adjusters to assess widespread property damage.
- An adjuster evaluating a commercial property fire for multiple insurance companies.
- Freelance adjusters hired to review complex liability claims in legal disputes.