Claims Investigator jobs in Augusta, ME

1099 Property Claims Adjuster

Copper Claims Services is a quickly growing independent loss adjusting firm based out of Irvine, CA.

Copper Claims Services excels in providing custom claims solutions for Property and Casualty, Transportation and High Net Worth, with an emphasis on Specialized Programs.

We are currently looking for licensed adjusters (or individuals who will obtain their license upon onboarding) to assist with daily claims handling for the Maine area. In this role, you will manage, investigate and resolve homeowner and commercial property losses of moderate to severe complexity with minimal supervision to include completing field investigations, evaluating and analyzing coverage, completing property damage estimates, reporting findings to various clients, and handling files to the conclusion of the claim.

In this role, you will:

• Handle claims during local catastrophes
• Complete field investigations including inspections, interviews, preparing diagrams, taking photographs, and various other tasks
• Analyze insurance coverage issues on specific claims and make appropriate recommendations to our clients
• Prepare detailed estimates in Xactimate based on our client’s specifications and parameters
• Prepare clear, concise, and timely narrative reports for our clients
• Create ITV reports
• Evaluate co-insurance calculations and penalties if applicable
• Maintain continuous and professional communication with our clients to ensure their needs are being met.
• Analyze and evaluate damages including reserves, property estimates, business personal property inventories, business interruption, and business income losses
• Investigate, analyze, adjust and negotiate settlements with insured’s in compliance with our client’s direction
• Coordinate and oversee vendors such as emergency service contractors, origin and cause investigators, general contractors, engineers, etc.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of field Property adjusting experience
• Ability to climb ladders/Access roofs
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of roofing, HVAC, and various other mechanical specialties
• Knowledge of Commercial Lines insurance policies
• Proficient in Xactimate including Sketch
• Previous experience with Xactanalysis preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Effective negotiation skills
• Ability to effectively and independently manage workload
• Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organization and time management skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road