A loss adjuster is a professional who is responsible for assessing and calculating the damages incurred by individuals or companies in times of loss or damage. They play a vital role in the insurance sector by ensuring that the claimant receives a fair settlement for their losses. You may come across different terms used for loss adjuster such as claims adjuster, insurance adjuster, insurance appraiser or claims examiner. The term loss assessor is also used in some parts of the world, with both terms referring to the same profession. These synonyms are also used to describe professionals who assess and evaluate damages and claims.