Claims Representative - Crop - Field

About the role

As a Crop Claims Adjuster, you will investigate, inspect, evaluate, and pay Federal Crop and Crop Hail Claims. The territory for this role is the following counties in Illinois: Mercer/Henry/Rock Island.

Responsibilities

• review the client's policy, determine coverage levels, make contact with the client within 24 hours, explain the claims procedures, set inspection date/time, inspect the damage, determine cause of loss, evaluate the damages, calculate the amount of damages and issue payment.
• The adjuster could also be involved in auditing, bin measurements, drone flights, training, compliance, and meeting presentations.
• Communicates and negotiates with a variety of individuals regarding investigation and settlement of claims. This includes insured’s, claimants, insurance carriers, and other involved parties.
• Adjusts all federal crop claims exclusively in the American Farm Bureau Insurance Services CAP estimating system.
• Maintains relationships with agency and Illinois Farm Bureau Managers in assigned territory.

Requirements

• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
• Requires a valid driver's license for all levels and a Federal Crop Certification for P2-P4.
• Typically requires climbing and or walking fields in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.
• May be required to travel with overnight or extended stay as needed.
• Work may extend beyond normal working hours as needed.
• Must live in or around the following Illinois counties: Mercer/Henry/Rock Island.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license for all levels.
• Must have a Federal Crop Certification for P2-P4.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to travel with overnight or extended stay as needed.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours as needed.
• Must live in or around the following Illinois counties: Mercer/Henry/Rock Island.

Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Federal Crop Insurance programs.
• Proficiency in using the American Farm Bureau Insurance Services CAP estimating system.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and on foot.

Benefits

Base Pay Range: $55,200 - $75,900
Incentive Pay: Eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $55,200 - $75,900

Schedule

Typically requires flexibility to work beyond normal working hours as needed.