Details Report for:
43-9041.00 - 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.
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Education | Wages & Employment
Education
 Percentage of Respondents |
Education Level Attained |
|---|---|
48   |
Some college |
| 30 |
High school or less |
| 22 |
Bachelor's degree or higher |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
survey of employees aged 25-44.
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2008) | $15.91 hourly, $33,100 annual |
| Employment (2008) | 254,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2008-2018) | 
Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
|
| Projected job openings (2008-2018) | 33,800 |
| Top industries (2008) | Finance and Insurance (90% employed in this sector)
|
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2008-2018 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.