adjuster

or ad·jus·tor

[ uh-juhs-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that adjusts.
2. an insurance company representative who investigates claims and makes settlement recommendations based on the estimate of the damages and the company's liability.

Other Words From

• nonad·juster noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of adjuster¹

First recorded in 1665–75; adjust + -er ¹

Example Sentences

An insurance adjuster would come out in three days, on her birthday.

From Los Angeles Times

But he said after the loss adjuster paid a visit, the family got another call which said they were calling it flooding.

From BBC

He and his sister are making more money than ever, the 32-year-old insurance adjuster from Utah says.

From BBC

The $18-million verdict announced April 18 by a San Bernardino County jury was a far cry from the $5,000 an insurance adjuster had initially offered the women.

From Los Angeles Times

Ruiz said customers can also go straight to their insurers and negotiate with the claims adjuster.

From Los Angeles Times

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