Multi-Line Claims Adjuster - New York

Multi-Line Claims AdjusterA national independent insurance adjusting firm has immediate openings for Multi-Line Claims adjusters that possess the ability to work remotely and have the experience to handle both property and liability claims. The candidate must possess the ability to adjust commercial and residential property losses and must also have a working knowledge of how to determine negligence and assess damages. The candidate should be able to perform all tasks with modest supervision. The candidate must possess the ability to understand coverage, how to investigate a variety of property and negligence claims, how to value and estimate property damage as well as the ability to evaluate Bodily Injury damages for settlement.Requirements:Minimum 5 years first-party commercial and/or residential property and liability adjusting experienceMaintain own current estimating software; Xactimate preferredWorking computer; internet access and Microsoft Word requiredMust demonstrate strong time management and customer service skillsAbility to take recorded statements in the field or with legal representativesExperience in preparing Statements of Loss, Proofs of Loss, and denial lettersState adjuster's license where requiredMust have valid driver's licenseKnowledge and Skills:In-depth knowledge of property and liability insurance coverage and industry standardsPrepare full captioned reports by collecting and summarizing information required by clientStrong verbal and written communications skillsPrompt, reliable, and friendly serviceMust submit to background check; void in states where prohibitedExperience in industry specific areas a plus, but not necessary: fire departments, agricultural, lumber mills, high value or historic buildings or Construction Defects, Automobile Liability, Subrogation Recovery investigationsResponsibilities:Completes residential and commercial field property inspections utilizing Xactimate software and general liability field investigations to determine negligence and damagesInvestigate claims by obtaining recorded statements from insureds, claimants or witnesses; by interviewing fire, police or other governmental officials as well as inspecting claimed damagesRecommend claim reserves based on investigation, through well supported reserve reportObtain and interpret official reportsReview applicable coverage forms and endorsement, providing thorough analysis of coverage and any coverage issues in well documented initial captioned report to clientMaintain acceptable product quality through compliance with established Best Practices of clientPreferred but Not Required:College DegreeAIC, or other professional designationsAll candidates must pass a full background check