claim agent

noun

variants or claim man

1

: one who investigates and adjusts claims for shortage, damage, loss, or overcharge on shipments of goods

2

: one who acts as agent in transactions with holders of property on which pipelines are to be laid or oil or gas wells drilled and who investigates and adjusts their claims

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