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OSCA 2024 · 531531 · Skill level 3

Insurance Investigator: OSCA 531531

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Insurance Investigator is OSCA 2024 code 531531. It corresponds to ANZSCO 599611 Insurance Investigator, which is on the ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 531531

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What an insurance investigator does

Conducts investigations into insurance claims to ensure their validity.

Skill level 3: Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Examines scenes of incidents resulting in insurance claims to determine causes and effects
  • Conducts interviews to assess the validity of claims and identify the parties responsible for accidents, damage and loss, and prepares statements and reports
  • Inspects damaged buildings, equipment and motor vehicles
  • Interprets policy coverage and determines if coverage applies to claims submitted
  • Analyses data and information to identify patterns of fraudulent activity
  • Collaborates with law enforcement agencies and other professionals to gather information and evidence
  • Conducts surveillance and gathers evidence to support investigations

Unit group 5315

Other occupations in Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors

Questions

OSCA 531531: common questions

What is the OSCA code for insurance investigator?
The OSCA 2024 code is 531531 (Insurance Investigator), skill level 3. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 531531?
ANZSCO 599611 Insurance Investigator. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Insurance Investigator on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 599611 Insurance Investigator is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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