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Workplace : Remote ( #LI-Remote )
The candidate for this position must live in the Chicago, IL 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 apetitive starting salary.
- Rapid growth potential and management opportunities for success-oriented people through education, mentorship programs, and inspirational leadership at apany you can be proud of.
Then Farmers Insurance is the place for you!
Our Field Property Claims Adjusters will :
- Conduct field based investigations by visiting policyholders' homes to investigate property damage.
- Use claims handling software, apany car and laptop to determine claims related damage and write estimates in a paperless environment
- Represents thepany 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.
If you have the following :
- High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree preferred.
- Excellent customer service andmunication 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 including policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, and fraud investigators.
- Valid driver's license. Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check, because the position may include apany vehicle.
- 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 (has authority to make payment of assigned claims within prescribed limits).
Adjusts all types of claims. Inspects damaged property , and determines claims related damage. Estimates the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or stolen property .
Determines and reports on subrogation potential. Initiates the sale of salvage , personal property, and miscellaneous salvage items.
Reports theft, fraud, and arson losses as required to state and industry agencies.
Performs most duties on an individual basis, and work has a direct bearing on Management results. Represents thepany from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
Personal contacts are a major part of activity and include policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, repair facilities, contractors, police and fire departments, state and county fraud and arson personnel, special investigators, attorneys, expert witnesses, members of the medical profession and all other persons incident to the investigation and processing of claims.
Employees assigned to the Catastrophe team will be required to travel away from their residence for a specified period of time, usually consisting of 23 days.
Promotes safety at all times andplies with safety / ergonomic standards as outlined in relevantpany published manuals. Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Actions
Bending Pulling Sorting Carrying up to 50 lbs. Pushing Speaking (English) Climbing Reaching Standing Key entering Reading (English) Walking Kneeling Seeing Writing (English)
Physical Environment
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate- controlled office environment, but with exposure to some or all of the following environments when in the field : Uncontrolled outside environmental conditions Excessive Noise Levels Chemicals Chemical / Biological Conditions Moving Mechanical Parts Areas considered dangerous Conditions, which could affect the respiratory system or skin such as : fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, oils, smoke, soot, or poor ventilation.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience Requirements
None. Must achieve minimum passing scores on all claims training exams.
Special Skill Requirement
munication Personalputer Literate Valid driver's license Bondable
Benefits
Farmers offers apetitive salarymensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
o IL / MN Only : $ - $
- Bonus Opportunity (based onpany and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
Job Location(s) : R US - United States
Anticipated application deadline : At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team.
As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
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