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NOC 12201 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Insurance adjusters and claims examiners. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Business, finance & administration
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Definition
Insurance adjusters investigate insurance claims and determine the amount of loss or damages covered by insurance policies. They are employed in claims departments of insurance companies or as independent adjusters. Insurance claims examiners examine claims investigated by insurance adjusters and authorize payments. They are employed at head offices or branches of insurance companies.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 12201 classifies Insurance adjusters and claims examiners. This TEER 2 occupation includes professionals who investigate insurance claims, assess damage, determine liability, and negotiate settlements. Claims examiners review claims approved by adjusters, ensure company guidelines are met, and authorize payments. These specialists are employed by insurance companies, independent adjusting firms, or they may operate as self-employed individuals.
To qualify under NOC 12201, candidates typically require a bachelor's degree, a college diploma, or several years of experience as a clerk in claims departments or insurance offices. Additionally, provincial licensing is mandatory for independent adjusters in most Canadian provinces. Because this is classified as a TEER 2 occupation, individuals in this field may be eligible for Canadian immigration pathways, including the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Insurance adjusters and claims examiners is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Insurance adjusters and claims examiners is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Insurance adjusters and claims examiners is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.