Field Property Claims Adjuster

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The candidate for this position must live in the Commerce/Athens, GA area.

If you are looking for the following in your next career move:

• 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.

Our Field Property Claims Adjusters will:

• Conduct field based investigations by visiting policyholders’ homes to investigate property damage.
• Use claims handling software, a company car and laptop to determine claims related damage and write estimates in a paperless environment.
• Represent the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
• Use strong customer service skills to negotiate with policyholders to settle the claim.
• Travel may be required for mini CAT duty.

If you have the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to adapt to ever changing technology.

Job Summary

Investigates, determines liability, confirms coverage, establishes damages, and negotiates settlement of claims. Will also be required to maintain an active adjusters license in states where required.

Essential Job Functions

• Investigates, confirms coverage, determines liability, establishes damages, reports status and negotiates the settlement of assigned cases.
• Determines and reports on subrogation potential. Initiates the sale of salvage personal property and miscellaneous salvage items.
• Performs duties individually, with a direct bearing on Management results.
• Employees assigned to the Catastrophe team may be required to travel away from their residence for specified periods.

Physical Actions

• Job is performed in-person or virtually at an approved alternative work location. May include field locations.
• In office settings, the environment is indoors and climate-controlled.
• Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to weather elements.
• Involves moving, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Special Skill Requirement

Communication, personal computer literacy, valid driver's license, bondable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance).
• 401(k), Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance.