Property Field Claims Adjuster

Job Title: Property Field Claims Adjuster
Location: Fargo, ND
Duration: Full Time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position allows full-time field work within the territory for this position which includes North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota.
• Investigates claims by determining applicable policy coverage, evaluates, negotiates and settles assigned claims.
• Initiates contact with insureds, claimants, and all relevant parties to gather basic information, obtain recorded statements (when necessary), and explain the overall claims process.
• Completes physical and/or virtual inspections of damaged property (when necessary), evaluates damages, and prepares written estimates according to policy provisions and liability.

Qualifications:

• Multilingual is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft WORD and Excel (or their equivalents), Xactimate, and/or other claims estimating software (as applicable).
• Possesses competent knowledge with residential and commercial construction techniques.
• This job operates in a work from home and virtual office environment with a mobile office/company vehicle to work from and utilize for transportation to and from appointments.
• Work may extend beyond normal business hours as business needs dictate.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with the ability to drive an automobile.
• Must have the physical dexterity to walk, reach, climb, and crawl to inspect damage, sometimes in unfavorable working conditions or inclement weather.
• The ability to lift, carry and climb ladders weighing up to 50 pounds to perform roof inspections may be required.
• May be called upon for catastrophic duty.
• Maintains the appropriate adjuster's licensing as required by the states in which we do business.
• Part 107 drone license required for roof inspections. License must be obtained within 5 months of start date; must pass exam within 3 attempts.
• Typically requires 7 years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position:

• Must have field property adjusting experience with an insurance carrier (not looking for independent adjusters)
• Construction experience
• Must live in territory Fargo, ND and surrounding area including Northwest MN
• Excellent customer service skills

Nice-to-have skills:

• Experience using a drone
• Construction/mitigation knowledge

Additional variable compensation:

• Short Term Incentive Bonus
• Company car

Is relocation available:

• Yes, regional

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person