Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (43-9041)
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).
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 236 | 223 | -5.51 | 8 | 14 | 21 | United States | 308800 | 321800 | 0.0 | 11700 | 19700 | 32700 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 21.67 | 14.17 | 16.85 | 20.22 | 25.07 | 30.99 |
| Alaska | 27.54 | 17.44 | 20.23 | 23.48 | 33.04 | 40.70 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 28.97 | 17.53 | 20.54 | 24.26 | 34.75 | 47.41 |
| Balance of State | 22.45 | 17.05 | 19.48 | 21.59 | 23.79 | 33.53 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.