Senior Property Field Claims Adjuster (McDonough, GA)

US-AnywhereRemote in Mcdonough, GA
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of field property claims adjusting experience required
  • Proficient in Xactimate estimate writing
  • Extensive knowledge of insurance policies and endorsements
  • Experience managing 1st and 3rd party claims across multiple lines
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record needed
  • License or ability to obtain state-specific property casualty claims licensing

Responsibilities

  • Investigate claims by communicating with involved parties and conducting inspections
  • Handle and resolve both 1st and 3rd party claims, making independent decisions
  • Evaluate damages and negotiate claim settlements with various stakeholders
  • Respond to customer inquiries and provide timely updates on claim status
  • Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert for junior adjusters
  • Self-supervise claim files while knowing when to seek assistance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) contribution and pension plan offered
  • Annual incentive program available
  • 9 paid holidays and 23 days of paid time off accrued annually
  • Student loan repayment program to assist employees
  • Paid family leave for eligible employees
Full Job Description
You will work in the field and report to the Property Claim Manager and handle homeowner property field claims typically within the McDonough area. You must be located within this area. A company fleet vehicle is provided with the position and there's an option to use the vehicle for personal use.

Location:
In this primarily field-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working in the field, directly interacting with customers. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events.

Position Compensation Range:

$69,000.00 - $115,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

  • Investigates origin and cause of claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel, etc.
  • Identifies complex issues and seeks assistance as needed. Handles claims on a good faith basis.
  • Handles both 1st party and 3rd party claims under multiple policy types and numerous endorsements.
  • Conducts on-site inspections when needed, evaluates damages and handles claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, public adjusters.
  • Responds to customer inquiries, makes appropriate decisions, and closes file as needed.
  • Interprets and determines policies, leases, by-laws, declarations, articles, and contract coverages and applies to all parties for assigned losses.
  • Makes independent decisions and self-supervises most files and recognizes when assistance is needed.
  • Proactively provides all parties with claim process and status as appropriate; answers questions or redirects to other areas.
  • Serves as a mentor and subject matter expert for less experienced adjusters.
  • May be required to complete other assignments, job duties, or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience


Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
  • Demonstrated experience handling 1st and 3rd party, multi-line claims.
  • Demonstrated experience handling simple to moderately complex.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of policies and endorsements.
  • Extensive knowledge of each phase of the claim handling process.
  • Xactimate estimate writing experience is required.
  • Field property claims adjusting experience is required.


Licenses

  • Valid driver's license required plus an acceptable driving record.
  • Obtain state specific property casualty claims licensing as required.


Travel Requirements

  • Up to 50%.
  • Catastrophe travel up to 75% as applicable.


Physical Requirements

  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. This position may require employees to visit areas that have a higher hazard than a typical office such as customer homes, body shops, or other locations.
  • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
  • Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.


Working Conditions

  • Low temperatures.
  • High temperatures.
  • Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
  • Noisy environments.
  • Hazardous conditions.
  • Poor ventilation.
  • Small and/or enclosed spaces.

Additional Information
  • Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks

  • Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions

  • Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

Candidates may be considered for various levels within this job profile based on their qualifications and experience.

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