Mid-Level

Policyholder Information Clerk

Policyholder information clerks handle records and inquiries about insurance policyholders — pulling policy information, processing change requests, and supporting the customer service or claims work that needs policy detail.

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Job markets for Policyholder Information Clerks
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Policyholder Information Clerk

Workdays involve steady record work — looking up policies, processing changes, and supporting other teams that need policy information. The work tends to require precision and patience — small errors in policy records can create real coverage issues later when claims happen.

Collaboration usually involves agents, customer service, claims, and underwriting. What's harder than expected is the regulatory specificity — policy records have to be accurate because they affect real claims, and the audit trail has to hold up under scrutiny.

People who thrive tend to be methodical, accurate, and patient with detail. If you find satisfaction in clean records that support good service, the role often suits you. People who need creative challenge or fast feedback usually find the role too quiet — but the steady, regulated nature of insurance work is exactly what some people find restful.

RelationshipsHigh
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
Working ConditionsLower
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Policyholder Information Clerks (SOC 43-4051.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$31K–$63K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
2.7M
U.S. Employment
-5.5%
10yr Growth
342K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$59K$56K$53K201920202021202220232024$53K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Service OrientationActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingNegotiationPersuasionSocial Perceptiveness
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
43-4051.00

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