What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Claims Representative position at Farm Bureau Financial Services?
Property Claims Representative
Are you a self-starter and able to work with limited direction? Do you thrive in a work environment where you must multi-task and have strong organizational skills? Are you a go-getter with high initiative, a positive attitude and strong customer service experience? If so, this Property Claims Representative opportunity could be a great fit for you!
Who We Are : With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client / members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client / members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.
What You'll Do : As a Property Claims Representative, you will be responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating and settling assigned claims involving property lines of insurance coverage (farm, home, apartment and commercial). You must investigate the cause of the loss, interpret the policy, and determine whether the loss is covered and if Farm Bureau should pay the claim. You will also determine the value of the loss and assist in setting reasonable reserves. As a Property Claims Representative, you must keep a service-oriented attitude at all times by maintaining professional and productive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, agents, agency managers, claimants, policyholders, engineers, restoration specialists, general contractors, attorneys, and others.
The assigned territory will be in the Emporia, KS area.
What It Takes to Join Our Team :
- Will be filled at the appropriate level based on experience
- College or equivalent plus 1 years of relevant experience is required. Insurance, agriculture, and basic building material knowledge is helpful.
- Continued progress towards industry education and maintenance of designations is expected.
- Must have high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a good work ethic.
- Exceptional customer service skills are required - including strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills are required to quickly learn our multiple systems.
- Must be able to work under all kinds of weather conditions and fully appraise all physical aspects of the property and buildings, which includes climbing on ladders.
- Must have valid driver's license and the ability to travel. Typically, travel is during the workday (50% ) for field appointments within your assigned territory but may also include limited overnight travel. A company vehicle is provided.
- Must attend training schools as required.
What We Offer You : When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun. Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a daycare center, a cafeteria, and for many positions, even consideration for a hybrid work arrangement. Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!
If you're interested in joining a company that appreciates its employees, provides growth and professional development opportunities, and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!
Work Authorization / Sponsorship
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.
