Field Property Claims Adjuster - Chico, CA

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Do you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy the challenge of a position where no two days are alike? We are looking for positive, high-energy professionals who are not just looking for a job, but a meaningful career!

At Farmers, our ambition is to be the leader in delivering peace of mind, innovating for customers whenever and wherever they need us. That means having people like you who can help us evolve to meet changing customer and business needs. Continuous development is critical to our success at Farmers; that means being curious, continually innovating, being open to new opportunities and embracing change. As the needs of our business and customers change, and you acquire needed experience, you may have opportunities to use your knowledge and skills in a different role. As you take on these new challenges, Farmers is committed to providing you with the necessary training and support along your career journey.

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We are looking for customer service focused individuals to build a rewarding long-term career with us as a Field Property Claims Adjuster!

Candidates must live in the Chico, CA area.

The starting pay range for this position is $53,000 - $72,000 based on property claims adjusting experience.

If you are looking for the following in your next career move:

• 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!

Our Field Property Claims Adjusters will:

• Conduct virtual and field-based investigations by visiting policyholders’ homes to investigate property damage.
• Use claims handling software, a company car and laptop to determine claims related damage and write estimates in a paperless environment
• Represents the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
• Use strong customer service skills to negotiate with policyholders to settle the claim.

If you have the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• 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. Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check, because the position may include a company vehicle.

Candidates must be willing and able to:

• Inspect roofs and small, confined spaces that have been damaged.

Physical Actions

Bending Pulling Sorting Carrying up to 20 lbs. Pushing Speaking (English) Climbing Reaching Standing Key entering Reading (English) Walking Kneeling Seeing Writing (English)

Physical Environment

Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, but with 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

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements

• Customer service experience, preferably in a retail environment
• Construction or Insurance experience highly desirable and preferred
• Candidate qualifications may be reviewed against the requirements for the associated levels of this position's core function
• Must achieve minimum passing score on all claims training exams

Bilingual (Spanish and English) candidates will be eligible to earn additional multilingual pay!

Special Skill Requirement

• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Computer skills - MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Proficiency with smartphones and applications
• Valid driver's license

Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
  • CA Only: $53,352 - $72,092
• 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

Farmers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.

Job Location(s): US - CA - Chico