What are the responsibilities and job description for the LP General Adjuster: Newark NJ or White Plains NY position at Farmers Insurance Group?
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Workplace: Remote ( #LI-Remote )
Job Summary
Essential Job Functions
- Adjusts large or complex losses in their entirety.
- Responsible for completing all procedural requirements as outlined in the FCC and CR Procedural Manuals.
- Responsible for completing proper investigations on complex losses.
- Maintains control of assigned Suits vs. Exchange and other litigated specialty files.
- Monitors and controls legal expenses.
- Attends litigation conferences, arbitration hearings and trials as necessary.
- Conducts reinspections and field-rides with Claims Representatives.
- May be responsible for training of Claims personnel.
- Provides District Managers and Agents with information on loss trends in their specialty field.
- Attends and speaks at District Managers meetings on various issues.
- Provides feedback from District Managers and Agents to the Claims Office.
- Prepares written correspondence to District Managers and Agents regarding specialty issues.
- Assists Team Leaders and Supervisors in evaluating the technical abilities of specialty Claims Representatives and Claims Associates.
- Assists with the handling of authority requests during the absence of the Supervisor, the Zone or Specialty Manager.
- May travel throughout the operating territory to assist with catastrophe losses.
- Reviews Claims Office Operations and conducts quality assurance evaluations (Commercial Claims only).
- Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomic standards as outlined in relevant company published manuals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Completion of, or actively pursuing a major insurance designation, or actively pursuing insurance related courses.
Experience Requirements
- Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of prior Claims Property experience.
- 5 years Property Claims experience highly preferred.
- Successful demonstration/completion of the Claims General Adjuster prerequisites, proficiencies, and exams, as required based on unit of assignment.
Special Skill Requirement
- Communication Skills
- Personal Computer Literate
- Valid driver's license
- Bondable
Physical Environment
Required job duties are performed in the field and an in-home office environment. Exposure to some or all of the following environments when in the field: Uncontrolled outside environmental conditions, Excessive noise levels, Chemicals Chemical/Biological conditions, moving mechanical parts, Areas considered dangerous, Conditions which could affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, oils, smoke, soot, or poor ventilation.
Physical Actions
- Bending, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Sorting, & Carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Climbing, Reaching, Standing, Walking, & Seeing
- Speaking (English), Reading (English), Writing (English), & Key entering
Benefits
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
o NY/DC/Jersey City Only: $70,640 - $120,010
o Albany County: $75,200 - $103,400 - Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
Job Location(s): White Plains, NY or Newark, NJ
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Salary : $70,640 - $120,010
