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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks



Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives. Excludes “Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators" (13-1031).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 3,580286$28.23/hr$23.68/hr$25.03/hr$28.56/hr$29.69/hr$35.48/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Financial Activities2,860$28.56/hr
Professional and Business Services700$27.67/hr
Education and Health ServicesN/AN/A
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Southeast Minnesota N/AN/A6.0%
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Minnesota 10$22.32/hr-0.6%
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 20$23.27/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 60$24.50/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 60$29.23/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 140$25.59/hr9.1%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 160$25.11/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 160$26.78/hr-7.7%
Southwest Balance of State 200$25.59/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 230$25.59/hr-2.7%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 350$23.81/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 2,400$28.74/hr-2.6%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 2,460$28.67/hrN/A
Minnesota 3,580$28.56/hr-1.7%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Billing and Posting Clerks 6,300$27.46/hr0.5%
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 26,850$26.87/hr-4.5%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2,790$30.18/hr-15.1%
New Accounts Clerks 1,160$24.08/hr-16.5%
Customer Service Representatives 53,340$24.02/hr-4.4%
Correspondence Clerks N/AN/AN/A
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 5,360$27.82/hr3.9%
Receptionists and Information Clerks 11,800$18.47/hr0.2%
Bill and Account Collectors 2,860$24.40/hr-14.8%
Office Clerks, General 55,530$23.54/hr-3.9%


  • Prepare insurance claim forms or related documents and review them for completeness.
  • Review and verify data, such as age, name, address, and principal sum and value of property on insurance applications and policies.
  • Pay small claims.
  • Provide customer service, such as limited instructions on proceeding with claims or referrals to auto repair facilities or local contractors.
  • Check computations of interest accrued, premiums due, and settlement surrender on loan values.
  • Organize or work with detailed office or warehouse records, using computers to enter, access, search or retrieve data.
  • Post or attach information to claim file.
  • Transmit claims for payment or further investigation.
  • Calculate amount of claim.
  • Collect initial premiums and issue receipts.