Claims Adjuster
About the role
American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. (AFBIS, Inc.) is seeking a Claims Adjuster to work remotely in Evansville, Indiana and the surrounding area. This position involves performing loss adjustment, pre-acceptance and quality control activities for Crop Hail and Federally Reinsured Crop Insurance products. The Claims Adjuster will report to the Claims Supervisor and will be responsible for:
- Communicating directly and following up with insureds to perform loss adjustments, pre-acceptance or quality control inspections to gather facts involved with the settlement of reported claims or inspections.
- Staying abreast of crop insurance industry procedures relating to proper adjustment of claims.
- Analyzing and making recommendations for enhancements for company software products to assure compliance with company and RMA procedures.
- Performing claim audits and reviews.
Responsibilities
The Claims Adjuster will be responsible for:
- Communicating directly and following up with insureds to perform loss adjustments, pre-acceptance or quality control inspections to gather facts involved with the settlement of reported claims or inspections.
- Staying abreast of crop insurance industry procedures relating to proper adjustment of claims.
- Analyzing and making recommendations for enhancements for company software products to assure compliance with company and RMA procedures.
- Performing claim audits and reviews.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of claims adjusting experience.
- The ability to obtain and/or maintain the required adjuster certifications and licenses.
- A valid driver’s license.
- The ability to read, analyze, and interpret policy information and applicable procedures.
- Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft word and excel.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical, organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Crop Hail and Multi-Peril Insurance Policies forms, endorsements, and approved claims adjusting procedures.
- Crop insurance experience with emphasis in the claims area.
- Knowledge of farming practices and crops typical to the territory.
Skills
- Knowledge of Crop Hail and Multi-Peril Insurance Policies forms, endorsements, and approved claims adjusting procedures.
- Crop insurance experience with emphasis in the claims area.
- Knowledge of farming practices and crops typical to the territory.
Benefits
AFBIS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
- A company funded cash balance pension and a 401(k) retirement plan;
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts;
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- and other benefits.
Pay
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $50,000 and $65,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Schedule
We do not sponsor employment visas and are unable to take over an employment visa from another employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for ANY employer without the need for employment visa sponsorship.