Field Property Claims Adjuster: Iowa City, IA

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Workplace: Remote ( #LI-Remote ) - This is a field role requiring travel to and from policy holder homes.

The territory covers the southeastern Iowa territory and part of Illinois. To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must reside in the hiring territory - Iowa City, IA preferred.

This position offers an hourly wage with potential overtime opportunities based on business needs and claim volume. Compensation may be adjusted upward based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. While this is not a CAT-specific role, selected candidates will be expected to participate in 1-3 CAT deployments annually, with the opportunity to earn additional hourly compensation and overtime pay during deployment assignments.

A Day in the life of a Field Adjuster

• Conduct both virtual and on-site investigations by visiting policyholders’ residences to assess propertydamage, determine liability, evaluate the extent of loss, and negotiate fair settlements.
• Use claims handling software, a company car, and a laptop to determine claims-related damage and write estimates in a paperless environment.
• Evaluate and report on potential subrogation opportunities.
• Reports incidents involving theft, fraud, or arson to appropriate state and industry agencies.
• Perform duties independently, with work directly impacting management outcomes.
• Acts as a company representative in public interactions, maintaining a professional demeanor consistentwith management standards.
• Engages regularly with a variety of stakeholders, including policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses,contractors, law enforcement, fraud and arson investigators, attorneys, medical professionals, and otherrelevant parties.
• Use strong customer service skills to negotiate with policyholders to settle the claim.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomicstandards as outlined in relevant company published manuals.

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.

• Although this is not a CAT-specific role, hires will be expected to commit to 1–3 CAT deployments per year.

• Earn additional hourly pay and overtime during deployment assignments.

If you have the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent Customer service experience, preferably in a retail environment
• Construction or Insurance experience is highly desirable and preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
• Computer Literate: MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Proficiency with smartphones and applications.
• 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 and Bondable. Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check as this position may include a company vehicle.

... then this could be a great career opportunity for you!

Final candidate qualifications may be reviewed against the requirements for the associated level of this role.

Candidate must be willing and able to:

• Climb Ladders to inspect roofs, and be comfortable working on rooftops, multiple times per day,
• Work in small, confined spaces that have been damaged; such as attics and crawlspaces.
• Achieve a minimum passing score on all claims training exams.

Physical Actions and Environment

• Bending, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Sorting, Carrying up to 50 lbs., Climbing, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Seeing
• Speaking (English), Reading (English), Writing (English), & Key Entering

Required job duties are performed in the field and an in-home office environment. 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.

If you're looking for the following in your next career...

• 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 a competitive starting salary.
• Rapid growth potential and management opportunities for success-oriented people through education,mentorship programs, and inspirational leadership at a company you can be proud of.

… then Farmers Insurance is the place for you!

Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
  o CA Only: $24.70 - $41.88
  o CO & ME: $23.22 - $36.23
  o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $23.22 - $38.76
  o MA Only: $23.22 - $38.76
• o MD & VA: $23.22 - $38.76
  o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $23.22 - $41.88
  o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $24.70 - $36.23
  o WA Only: $23.22 - $44.05
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
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Job Location(s): US - IA - Iowa City

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. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

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