Adjuster
/əˈdʒʌstə/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who investigates and settles insurance claims.
The adjuster assessed the damages and authorized the payout.
- (n.) An official who determines the amount of a loss for insurance purposes.
The insurance company sent an adjuster to evaluate the accident.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify 'insurance adjuster' to clarify the context, as 'adjuster' can have other technical meanings outside insurance.
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