Crop Claims Seasonal Adjuster

About the role

The Crop Division of Great American is seeking Seasonal Crop Adjusters. These positions are seasonal and may not be eligible for full-time or part-time benefits.

Responsibilities

• Understand and work claims for all major crops, policy/plan types, in all stages of growth.
• Complete field inspections, reviews, and adjustments by reading maps and aerial photos, measuring fields and storage bins, and appropriately administering company Crop insurance policies.
• Review and evaluate coverage and/or liability.
• Secure and analyze necessary information (reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
• Accurately document, process, and transmit loss information to determine potential.
• Work toward the resolution of claims files, and may attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
• Affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.
• Convey simple to moderately complex information (coverage, decision, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
• Ensure claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statues, regulations, and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
• Follow regulatory and company rules, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Continuous and prolonged walking and standing.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent climbing grain bins, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to conduct visual inspections.
• Requires frequent travel.
• Might require ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to conduct visual inspections.
• Requires work outdoors, in inclement weather conditions.
• May require ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic insurance statutes and regulations.
• Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of crop insurance policies.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and reviews.
• Ability to secure and analyze necessary information.
• Ability to accurately document and process claims.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all appropriate parties.
• Ability to follow regulatory and company rules, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness plans.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Commuter benefits.