What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Field Claims Adjuster position at Horizon Corp?
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