Crop Claims Adjuster (Western/Central South Dakota)

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We are looking for a Claims Adjuster in Western/Central South Dakota to join our Crop Division.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Investigates and maintains claims:

  • Reviews and evaluates coverage and/or liability.

  • Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records or other documents) in the investigation of claims. 

• Works toward the resolution of claims files, and may attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.

• May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.

• Conveys simple to moderately complex information (coverage, decision, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.

• Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.

• Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statues, regulations and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Field of Study: Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline.

Experience: Generally, 6 months to 3 years of related experience.

This job is non-exempt in California

Physical Requirements for employees in the Crop Business Unit/Crop Claims General Adjuster

• Requires continuous and prolonged walking and standing.
• Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Requires frequent climbing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
• Requires overhead reaching and grabbing.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance.
• Requires ability to conduct visual inspections.
• Requires work outdoors, in inclement weather conditions.
• Requires frequent travel.
• May require ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Business Unit:

Salary Range:

Benefits:

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.

Salary : $48,000 - $75,000