Job requirements Marine Claims Adjuster - Insurance in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a marine claims adjuster - insurance in Canada. 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.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Insurance Adjusters, Accident And Sickness Agents, General Insurance Agents, Life Insurance Agents
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta Insurance Council (AIC)
British Columbia
Job title
Insurance Adjustor
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Insurance Council of British Columbia
Manitoba
Job title
Insurance Adjuster
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Insurance Council of Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Insurance Adjuster
Nova Scotia
Job title
Insurance Adjuster
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board
Nunavut
Job title
Insurance Adjusters And Claims Examiners
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Office of the Superintendent of Insurance of Nunavut (available in French only)
Ontario
Job title
Insurance Adjuster
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Financial Services Commission of Ontario
Québec
Job title
Adjustment Attendant
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Autorité des marchés financiers du Québec
Saskatchewan
Job title
Insurance Adjuster
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan
Yukon
Job title
Insurance Adjuster
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon
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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