Field Property Claims Adjuster- Metro Denver, CO
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About the role
The candidate for this position must live in the Metro Denver, CO area. This role offers:
- Paid training through the award-winning and industry-leading University of Farmers.
- Flexibility and independence to work outside the confines of a desk job.
- Rapid growth potential and management opportunities through education, mentorship programs, and inspirational leadership.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field-based investigations by visiting policyholders’ homes to investigate property damage.
- Use claims handling software, a company car, and laptop to determine claims-related damage and write estimates in a paperless environment.
- Represent the Company from a public relations standpoint and conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
- Use strong customer service skills to negotiate with policyholders to settle the claim.
- Investigate, determine liability, confirm coverage, establish damages, and negotiate settlement of claims.
- Maintain an active adjuster’s license in states where required.
- Adjust all types of claims, inspect damaged property, and determine claims-related damage.
- Estimate the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or stolen property.
- Determine and report on subrogation potential.
- Initiate the sale of salvage, personal property, and miscellaneous salvage items.
- Report theft, fraud, and arson losses as required to state and industry agencies.
- Perform duties on an individual basis, with work having a direct bearing on Management results.
- Employees assigned to the Catastrophe team may be required to travel away from their residence for a specified period of time, usually 2-3 days.
- Promote safety at all times and comply with safety/ergonomic standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn about insurance policies and property damage to identify how coverage applies to a particular loss.
- Outgoing personality that enjoys interacting with a wide variety of people, including policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, and fraud investigators.
- Valid driver’s license; final candidates will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check.
- Able to adapt to ever-changing technology.
- Must be bondable.
Skills
- Communication
- Personal computer literacy
Physical Actions
- Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location, including field locations.
- Frequently stands or moves about the workplace for prolonged periods, up to a full shift.
- Frequently navigates stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces; regularly climbs ladders or navigates elevated surfaces.
- Occasionally sits for limited periods.
- Frequently moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and places objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects.
- Occasionally performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing.
- Frequently performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and reaching overhead or below the knees.
- Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to read and verify information.
- Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment.
- Adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate and respond to auditory signals or alarms.
- Regular travel between Farmers offices, alternative work locations, and/or field locations may be required.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. CO Only: $23.22 - $36.23 per hour. Bonus opportunity based on Company and Individual Performance.