RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I (Illinois)

Zurich is currently looking for a RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America’s farmers and ranchers. It’s been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today it’s one of the nation’s largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents. This is a great opportunity to serve the agricultural community. This incumbent will work from a home-based office in Illinois. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, with approximately 50% travel expected to cover the territory. The ideal candidate will need to live and service within a 100‑mile area of the following Illinois counties: Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Marion, Perry, Pope, Wayne, White and Williamson. Responsibilities Complete field inspections and related responsibilities such as reading maps and aerial photos, measuring fields, storage bins, and discussing findings of crop loss with farmers on the most complex non‑routine, problematic claims including controversial claims. Convey complex regulations and interpretations to claimants, agents, and industry people on claim situations. Perform fact‑finding regarding crop damage, record information and transmit loss information to accurately determine potential indemnities. Gather relevant facts, utilizing applicable law and establishing basic principles of negligence. Complete claim reviews and audits on lower‑level adjusters as assigned. Ensure legal compliance by maintaining a strong working knowledge of regulatory and company policies and procedures. Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed. Basic Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more months of experience in the agricultural area. Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) obtained within 180 days of hire. Reliable personal transportation and travel within territory. Valid Driver’s License. Physical requirements: walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles, climb agricultural storage bins up to 25 feet, lift 25 lbs. to 50 lbs., work outdoors in varying temperatures/conditions. Preferred Qualifications Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organization and prioritization skills. Experience as a Crop Claims Field Adjuster. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills. The pay range for this position is $22.40–$30.87 per hour, plus a short‑term incentive bonus of 5%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. Location: Illinois Virtual Office. Remote Working: Yes. Schedule: Full Time. Employment Sponsorship Offered: No. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. #J-18808-Ljbffr