Catastrophe Property Field Claims Adjuster

You will investigate and maintain property catastrophe claims, determine liability, secure information, review coverages, arrange appraisals, and settle claims. You will report to the CAT Property Claims Manager and be deployed to the field when a catastrophe occurs. This role offers a company fleet vehicle with the option for personal use.

Primary Accountabilities

• Investigates origin and cause of claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel, etc.
• Identifies complex issues and seeks assistance as needed.
• Handles claims on a good faith basis.
• Handles both 1st party and 3rd party claims under multiple policy types and numerous endorsements.
• Conducts on-site inspections when needed, evaluates damages, and handles claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, public adjusters.
• Responds to customer inquiries, makes appropriate decisions, and closes files as needed.
• Interprets and determines policies, leases, by-laws, declarations, articles, and contract coverages and applies to all parties for assigned losses.
• Proactively provides all parties with claim process and status as appropriate; answers questions or redirects to other areas.
• May be required to complete other assignments, job duties, or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
• Demonstrated experience handling 1st and 3rd party, multi-line claims across operating territories, or other equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling moderately complex claims, or other equivalent experience.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of policies and endorsements related to casualty coverages, or other equivalent knowledge.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of each phase of the claim handling process, or other equivalent knowledge.

Licenses

• Valid driver’s license required plus an acceptable driving record.
• Obtain state-specific property casualty claims licensing as required.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% travel.
• Catastrophe duty up to 75% as applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and similar structures. This position may require visits to areas with higher hazards than a typical office environment, such as customer homes or other locations for interior, exterior, and roof inspections.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

Working Conditions

• Low temperatures.
• High temperatures.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Noisy environments.
• Hazardous conditions.
• Poor ventilation.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.

Schedule

In this primarily home/field-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working from home or in the field. On occasion, you may be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events.

Preferred Locations

Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Pay

Position compensation range: $57,000.00 - $94,000.00 (salary). Compensation may vary based on job level and geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) contribution and pension plan.
• Annual incentive.
• 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees).
• Student loan repayment program.
• Paid-family leave.

To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week, held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our core locations. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.