Property General Adjuster jobs in Independence, MO

You'll investigate and settle vehicle accident claims over the phone and through written correspondence. This level of claims adjuster will handle 1st and 3rd party claims.

They will investigate and determine coverage and liability and make the appropriate payments based on their decisions. This level of adjuster could also investigate and handle fire, theft and claims suspicious in nature.

They may also be introduced to minor bodily injury claims.

Compensation Minimum : $55,000 / Year

Compensation Maximum : $90,000 / Year

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.

Primary Accountabilities

• 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.
• 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; answers questions or redirects to other areas.

Specialized Skills Requirements

• 1-2 years of auto claims adjusting experience, or experience in Non-standard Auto a plus.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions 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 understanding of policies and endorsements related to casualty coverages, or other equivalent knowledge.
• Solid understanding of each phase of the claim handling process, or other equivalent knowledge.

Licenses

• Valid driver's license required plus an acceptable driving record.
• Obtain state specific property casualty claims licensing as required.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%.
• Catastrophe duty up to 75% as applicable.
• In this primarily home-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4 days per week) working from home. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius (or 35-mile radius for Boston / Chicago) of one of the following locations : Madison, WI 53783;

Boston, MA 02110; Chicago, IL 60601; Denver, CO 80112; Eden Prairie, MN 55343; Keene, NH 03431; St. Joseph, MO 64507; Phoenix, AZ 85034; Nashville, TN 37214

On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events. #LI-Remote

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture.

We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

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).

In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families.

Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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Last updated : 2024-02-29