Job requirements Claims Investigator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a claims investigator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. These requirements are applicable to all Insurance adjusters and claims examiners (NOC 12201).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • A bachelor's degree, college diploma or some post-secondary education or several years of experience as a clerk in the claims department or other general insurance experience is required.
  • Several years of on-the-job training and completion of insurance industry courses and training programs are required.
  • Independent adjusters require a provincial licence issued by the Superintendent of Insurance in the province or territory of employment.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

British Columbia

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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