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Field Property Claims Adjuster

Claims SpecialistClaims SpecialistFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1928H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Montana

Posted

12 days ago

Salary

$26 / hour

Seniority

Senior

High SchoolEnglish

Job Description

Field Property Claims Adjuster

Farmers Insurance

• Conduct both virtual and on-site investigations by visiting policyholders’ residences to assess property damage, determine liability, evaluate the extent of loss, and negotiate fair settlements. • Use claims handling software, a company car, and a laptop to determine claims-related damage and write estimates in a paperless environment. • Evaluate and report on potential subrogation opportunities. • Reports incidents involving theft, fraud, or arson to appropriate state and industry agencies. • Perform duties independently, with work directly impacting management outcomes. • Acts as a company representative in public interactions, maintaining a professional demeanor consistent with management standards. • Engages regularly with a variety of stakeholders, including policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, contractors, law enforcement, fraud and arson investigators, attorneys, medical professionals, and other relevant parties. • Use strong customer service skills to negotiate with policyholders to settle the claim. • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Excellent Customer service experience, preferably in a retail environment.
  • Construction or Insurance experience is highly desirable and preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
  • Computer Literate: MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Proficiency with smartphones and applications.
  • Eagerness to learn about insurance policies and property damage from the inside out to identify how coverage applies to a particular loss.
  • Outgoing personality that would enjoy interacting with a wide variety of people including policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, and fraud investigators.
  • Valid driver's license and Bondable.

Benefits

  • Paid training through the award-winning and industry-leading University of Farmers.
  • Flexibility and independence to work outside the confines of a desk job.
  • Total Rewards Benefits Package: 401K and a competitive starting salary.
  • Rapid growth potential and management opportunities for success-oriented people through education, mentorship programs, and inspirational leadership at a company you can be proud of.

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