Resident Property Claims Adjuster

Description

Summary:

Mid level claims adjuster. Adjust assigned claims to a successful conclusion independently and under the direction of the

Regional Property Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate claims to determine if a loss is covered, the amount of the loss, and proper conclusion in a reasonable amount

  of time.

• Overnight travel as required.

• Must exercise diligent use of diary and excellent reserving fundamentals.

• Perform or assist in special projects as assigned.

• Meets Property Claims Adjuster level expectations and general department standards.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must be coachable and learn from constructive criticism.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills required.

• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills required.

• Excellent computer skills required.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, company manuals, technical procedures, or

  governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general

  public.

• Climbing ladders and walking roofs, driving hours at a time and being able to carry a ladder are required. Working in hot

  and cold temperature extremes is occasionally expected. Being able to have an in-person conversation with insured’s,

  agents, contractors, public adjusters and vendors is required.

Education &/Or Experience:

• College Bachelor’s degree preferred. Consideration will be given to applicants with an associate's degree and a minimum five years work experience in the property/casualty insurance industry, and who have demonstrated a desire to learn through the completion of various IIA/CPCU or other recognized industry courses.
• Continued learning through additional courses may be required by the Manager.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms

to operate computer keyboard, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, drive and climb ladders and

roofs for field claims. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this

job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.