Making Numbers Make Sense
Casualty Field Adjuster
Location
Texas
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$39K - $52K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Casualty Field Adjuster
MDD Forensic Accountants
• Conduct investigations for assigned claims • Inspect or remotely manage inspections of property, structures, vehicles, equipment, or accident scenes as required by assignment • Document damages, conditions, causation indicators, and other relevant findings through notes, measurements, photographs, and diagrams • Evaluate loss facts and support investigation of coverage, liability, damages, and exposure • Obtain statements from insureds, claimants, witnesses, or other involved parties when needed • Prepare timely, accurate, and well-documented reports for clients and internal stakeholders • Coordinate with examiners, managers, carriers, policyholders, vendors, attorneys, and other claim participants as needed • Maintain complete file documentation in accordance with company standards, client instructions, and regulatory expectations • Escalate complex issues, large-loss exposures, litigation indicators, or specialty claim concerns appropriately • Manage field assignments within service expectations, turnaround times, and quality standards • Travel throughout the assigned coverage territory as required
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of adjusting experience
- Experience in third party claims handling and coverage determination
- Active adjuster license(s) and the ability to obtain additional licenses as required
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to travel locally and regionally within the assigned territory
- Strong documentation, organizational, and time-management skills
- Comfort using claims platforms, mobile documentation tools, and estimating/reporting systems
- Experience handling field claims in bodily injury, auto and home liability, general liability, or commercial equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual (Spanish) capabilities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans to support your health and that of your family
- A 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Time‑off policies, including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for non‑exempt employees
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
- Paid sick leave, paid family and parental leave, and other mandated benefits
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