Field Property Claims Adjuster

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Do you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy the challenge of a position where no two days are alike? We are looking for positive, high-energy professionals who are not just looking for a job, but a meaningful career!

The ideal candidate for this position must reside in or near Doylestown, PA or Holland, PA

Target Salary Range: $25.65- $37.13

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

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

Then Farmers Insurance is the place for you!

Our Field Property Claims Adjusters will:

• Use strong customer service skills to negotiate with policyholders to settle the claim.
• 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
• Represents the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.

If you have the following:

• Eagerness to learn about insurance policies and property damage from the inside out to identify how coverage applies to a particular loss.
• Valid driver's license. Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check, because the position may include a company vehicle.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Outgoing personality that would enjoy interacting with a wide variety of people including policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, and fraud investigators.
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree preferred.

Candidates must be willing and able to:

• Travel to other geographic regions to offer claims support in the event of a catastrophe. 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.
• Inspect roofs and small, confined spaces that have been damaged.

Essential Job Functions

• Represents the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
• Determines and reports on subrogation potential. Initiates the sale of personal property, and miscellaneous salvage items.
• *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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Inspects damaged property, and determines claims related damage.
• Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomic standards as outlined in relevant company published manuals.
• Performs most duties on an individual basis, and work has a direct bearing on Management results.
• Reports theft, fraud, and arson losses as required to state and industry agencies.
• 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.
• 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).

Special Skill Requirement

• Decisiveness
• Strong communication
• Time Management
• Valid driver's license

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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• Medical

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.65 - $37.13 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance
• Health savings account
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Outdoor work
• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Claims: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote