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adjuster

[uh-juhs-ter] / əˈdʒʌs tər /


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Tell him to review the original claim file to see whether the insurer’s adjuster explicitly approved a repair-only solution despite the contractor’s recommendation for a full roof replacement.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

But the most obvious explanation might be the correct one: Acme’s first adjuster misjudged the damage, possibly with a bias toward keeping costs down for the company.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

Nobody wants to wrangle with an insurance adjuster after his home burns down.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

Dominick Perrotta, an insurance adjuster who cared for his dying mom, repeated this mantra every time a negative thought popped into his head: “This is not helpful.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025

The ham-fisted Romans had almost ruined the tension adjuster, but Leo pulled a set of watchmaker’s tools from his belt and did some final calibrations.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

“Quality repairs aren’t just about immediate survival — they’re about passing the long-term scrutiny of adjusters, surveyors, and insurers,” the company says.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

A State Farm spokesman said the factors affecting no-payment rates included higher deductibles and claims from third parties, such as public adjusters and “advertising-driven attorneys.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

The insurer also reassigned claims adjusters repeatedly, creating what survivors described as “adjuster roulette,” according to officials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026

The company denied it was at fault in some cases and admitted it was at fault in others, often saying it was due to issues with specific adjusters.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026

"Can they use the attitude adjusters to slow down?"

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir


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