adjuster

noun

ad·just·er ə-ˈjə-stər

variants or less commonly adjustor

: one that adjusts

especially : an insurance agent who investigates personal or property damage and makes estimates for effecting settlements

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Lara also on Monday issued an emergency declaration for Los Angeles and Ventura counties — requiring strict supervision of out-of-state adjusters that were helping cope with the large volume of insurance claims. —

Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025 Barbour and her neighbors learned to navigate a complicated path among federal agencies; insurance companies and adjusters; mortgage lenders and construction contractors. —

Bill Chappell, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025 Public adjusters work on a client’s behalf and can navigate the complexities of an insurance policy and the negotiations process, typically charging a fee that is a percentage of the eventual claim settlement. —

Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025 Hire Professionals if Necessary: For larger claims, hiring a public adjuster or lawyer to assist with settlement negotiations may be worthwhile. —

Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for adjuster