Property Claims Field Adjuster, Home-based

You will investigate and maintain property claims, secure information, review coverages, complete field inspections, and settle claims. You will handle moderately complex homeowner property field claims, typically within the Northwest Indiana: You will also occasionally handle desk claims.

This is a fully remote/work from home role where you will spend 80% of your time in the field. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events. Relocation support offered for eligible candidates.

You will report to the Property Claim Manager. A company fleet vehicle is provided with the position and there's an option to use the vehicle for personal use.

Investigates origin and cause of claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel, etc.

Identifies complex issues and seeks assistance as needed. Handles claims on a good faith basis.

Handles both 1st party and 3rd party claims under multiple policy types and numerous endorsements.

Conducts on-site inspections when needed, evaluates damages, and handles claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, public adjusters.

Responds to customer inquiries, makes appropriate decisions and closes file as needed.

Interprets and determines policies, leases, by-laws, declarations, articles and contract coverages and applies to all parties for assigned losses.

Proactively provides all parties with claim process and status as appropriate; May be required to complete other assignments, job duties, or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience.

Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.

Demonstrated experience handling 1st and 3rd party, multi-line claims across our operating territories, or other equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience handling moderately complex claims, or other equivalent experience.

Solid knowledge and understanding of policies and endorsements related to casualty coverages, or other equivalent knowledge.

Solid knowledge and understanding of each phase of the claim handling process, or other equivalent knowledge.

Property claims adjusting experience preferred.

Obtain state specific property casualty claims licensing as required.

Travel Requirements

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. This position may require employees to visit areas that have a higher hazard than a typical office such as customer homes, body shops, or other locations.

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email View email address on click.appcast.io American Family Insurance