Job Posting for Claims - Property - Adjuster Outside Property - MI at The Hanover Insurance Group
Our Property Claims department is seeking an Outside Property Adjuster in the Detroit territory. This is a remote Full-time/Exempt role with field investigations.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Outside property adjusters handle property claims requiring field investigations and/or inspections. They must establish rapport with our insureds and maintain relationships with our agents, underwriters, contractors, restoration vendors, and experts. They are expected to know their territory, including the geography; regulations and the law as pertains to property claims; state and local public safety and regulatory agencies and officials; the insurance and legal climate; and public adjusters. Outside property adjusters may use a company claims office location as their base of operations, or they may work out of their homes.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
Handle personal property claims requiring outside field investigations and/or inspections.
May use a company claims office location as their base operations, or they may work out of their homes.
Handle business interruption (BI) features in conjunction with BI specialists.
Works within specific limits and authority on assignments of moderate technical complexity.
Possesses functional knowledge and skills reflective of fully competent practitioner.
Identifies possibly suspicious claims
Investigates, analyzes, evaluates and negotiates personal claims of minimal to moderate complexity. May handle low complexity commercial claims.
May be responsible for all aspects of each claim, including informal hearings, arbitrations, and claims litigation and maintaining a high level of productivity, confidentiality and customer service.
Implement and coordinate the most effective management techniques to mitigate loss and expense payments.
Settlement and reserving authority levels are moderate
Required to have and maintain sufficient home-based internet connection.
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
Must have or secure and maintain appropriate states adjuster license(s) and continuing education credits.
Must have valid driver’s license.
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
Makes decisions in an informed, confident and timely manner
Maintains constructive working relationships despite differing perspectives
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to negotiate skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups. Demonstrates ability to win concessions without damaging relationships.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Promotes and facilitates free and open communication.
Understanding of applicable statutes, regulations and case law
Thinks critically and anticipates, recognizes, identifies and develops solutions to problems in a timely manner.
Easily adapts to new or different changing situations, requirements or priorities.
Cultivates an environment of teamwork and collaboration
Operates with latitude for un-reviewed action or decision.
Computer experience (MS Office, excel, word, etc)
Proficient using Claims systems (i.e. CSS, PMS, etc.)
Ability to use a personal computer and other standard office equipment
Ability to travel as necessary
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods
Ability to operate a motor vehicle 4-5 hours per day and to get in and out of the vehicle numerous times during the day
Ability to load and unload equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds from a motor vehicle as needed to perform field work
Ability to bend, walk, and climb for several consecutive hours while inspecting damaged buildings, often with utilities turned off or inoperable
Ability to use a ladder safely to get onto and off of roofs, and maintain balance while inspecting roofs
Ability to perform field work in adverse weather.
This job posting provides cursory examples of some of the job duties associated with this position. The examples provided are not complete, and the position may entail other essential and job-related functions and responsibilities that employees will be required to perform.
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