Claims Adjuster Trainee

Network Adjusters, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Employee referral program

Job summary

Network Adjusters, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking a Claims Adjuster Trainee to learn investigations, policy interpretation, and claim evaluation from initial intake to final disposition.

The role is desk-based with mentorship and opportunities for rapid professional development. You will lead investigations, evaluate coverage and damages, negotiate settlements within authority, and collaborate with engineers, attorneys, and carriers to resolve claims.

Qualifications

• Interest in building a career in insurance claims handling.
• Ability to learn policy interpretation and claims investigation principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with professional communication.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead claim investigations with involved parties and experts to determine liability and value.
• Evaluate claims against contracts and summarize coverage and liability analysis in writing.
• Communicate claim decisions with empathy and confidence.
• Work independently while collaborating with the team for knowledge sharing.
• Negotiate settlements within assigned authority.

Skills

Claims investigation

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Independent work

Office software

Bilingual preferred

Tools

Office software

Job description

Network Adjusters is seeking motivated Claims Adjuster Trainees to join our offices located in Denver, CO and Farmingdale, NY. We support clients across a wide range of industries, including transportation, inland marine, ocean marine, cannabis, construction, security, and technology.

As a Claims Adjuster Trainee, you will begin your career learning to investigate and manage insurance claims from initial investigation through final disposition. Your day-to-day work will include policy interpretation, evaluation of damages, and collaboration with internal and external partners to achieve fair and timely claim resolution.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a trusted organization committed to integrity, reliability, and professional development through ongoing training and growth opportunities.

About the Role

The Claims Adjuster Trainee role is designed to build foundational claims-handling skills through hands-on experience and structured support. In this position, you will develop technical expertise and professional judgment by investigating claims, evaluating coverage, assessing damages, and working toward amicable settlements.

Network Adjusters is committed to advancing the careers of team members at an accelerated pace through mentorship, education, and dedicated support focused on rapid professional development. This is a desk-based role.

Responsibilities

• Lead claim investigations, including securing testimony from involved parties and coordinating experts such as engineers, forensic analysts, and attorneys to determine liability and claim value
• Evaluate claims against insurance contracts to interpret policy application and prepare professional correspondence summarizing coverage and liability analysis
• Utilize conflict resolution and customer service skills to communicate claim decisions with empathy and confidence
• Work independently on claim investigations while collaborating with team members to support knowledge-sharing and continued growth
• Negotiate settlements within assigned authority

Qualifications

• Strong interest in building a career in insurance claims handling
• Ability to learn and apply policy interpretation and claims investigation principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to communicate confidently and professionally
• Solid organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Proficiency with standard business software and office technology preferred
• Bilingual proficiency preferred but not required
• Salary: Starting from $57,000 annually (based on licensure, certifications, and experience)
• Training, development, and career growth opportunities
• 401(k) with company match and retirement planning
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance and optional short-term disability
• Strong work/family and employee assistance programs
• Employee referral program

Locations

Denver, CO and Farmingdale, NY

This role is on-site only; remote or hybrid arrangements are not available.

About Network Adjusters

Founded in 1958, Network Adjusters has built a reputation as a leading provider of insurance claims administration and independent adjusting services. Serving the insurance industry for nearly seven decades, Network Adjusters, Inc. brings together the best elements of third-party claims administration and independent adjusting services. From our primary offices in New York, Denver, and Kentucky to our national network of experts, our superior experience and ongoing training are the keys to successfully managing our clients claims and handling specialized insurance needs. All our Claim Directors have extensive backgrounds working with major insurance carriers, giving us a thorough understanding of factors critical claims handling. It all adds up to measurable results—the proof is in our extensive track record of settled claims and unmatched recovery abilities.