Senior Property Claims Adjuster

Job Location: Fargo, ND North River, ND Bellingham, WA Job Summary: Property adjusters are essential to helping our clients when they have a claim. Our client is looking for Senior Property Field Claims Adjuster to join their field claims team. You will be providing a consistent, positive, and satisfying claims experience for our clients through the proper investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of property claims. You will learn how to use innovative technologies, i.e., drones for property inspections. In addition to on-site inspections, we also use virtual claim handling software to lead our clients safely and expertly through the claim process. This position allows full-time field work within the territory for this position which includes Bellingham and Seattle Washington and surrounding areas north of Seattle. How does a Senior Property Claims Representative make an impact: Investigates claims by determining applicable policy coverage, evaluating, negotiating, and settling assigned claims. Initiates contact with insureds, claimants, and all relevant parties to gather basic information, obtain recorded statements (when necessary), and explain the overall claims process. Completes physical and/or virtual inspections of damaged property (when necessary), evaluates damages, and prepares written estimates according to policy provisions and liability. Required Qualifications: Possesses competent knowledge of residential and commercial construction techniques. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (or equivalents), Xactimate, and/or other claims estimating software (as applicable). Basic computer and data entry skills. Work may involve overtime or extend beyond normal business hours due to business need or in the case of emergency situations. This job operates in a work-from-home and virtual office environment with a mobile office/company vehicle to work from and utilize for transportation to and from appointments. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with the ability to drive an automobile. Must have the physical dexterity to walk, reach, climb, and crawl to inspect damage, sometimes in unfavorable working conditions or inclement weather. The ability to lift, carry and climb ladders weighing up to 50 pounds to perform roof inspections may be required. May be called upon for catastrophic duty. Maintains the appropriate adjuster's licensing as required by the states in which we do business. Typically requires 10 years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training. Claim Adjuster must live within the territory for the position and be comfortable driving to surrounding cities. Field Property Adjuster experience (not looking for desk adjusters). Drone experience is nice to have. #J-18808-Ljbffr