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Claims Crop Field Adjuster I

Zurich Integrated Benefits
Dakota, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2025
119729

Zurich is currently looking for a Crop Claims Field Adjuster II to work out of the state of South Dakota. This incumbent will work from a home-based office. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Approximately 50% travel is expected to cover the territory.

The ideal candidate will need to live and service within a 100-mile area of the following South Dakota counties: Hamlin, Clark, Brookings, Kingsbury, Codington

RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America’s farmers and ranchers. It’s been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today it’s one of the nation’s largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents. This is a great opportunity to serve the agricultural community.

As a Crop Adjuster II, your primary responsibilities will include:

  • With minimal supervision, completes field inspections and related responsibilities such as reading maps and aerial photos, measuring fields, storage bins, and discussing findings of crop loss with farmers on the most complex non-routine, problematic claims including controversial claims.
  • Ability to convey complex regulations and interpretations to claimants, agents, and industry people on claim situations.
  • Performs fact finding regarding crop damage, records information and transmits loss information to accurately determine potential indemnities.
  • Gather relevant facts, utilizing applicable law and establishing basic principles of negligence.
  • Complete claim reviews and audits on lower-level adjusters as assigned.
  • Ensure legal compliance by maintaining a strong working knowledge of regulatory and company policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the crop insurance and claims adjusting area
  • Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) required
  • Reliable personal transportation and travel within territory
  • RCIS Crop Adjuster Physical Requirements: walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles, climb agricultural storage bins up to 25 feet, lift 25 lbs. to 50 lbs., work outdoors in varying temperatures/weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organization and prioritization skills
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience providing technical training to other crop professionals

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code

  • 1033.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - South Dakota Virtual Office

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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