Large Loss Property Field Claims Adjuster (San Diego, CA)
American Family Insurance · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · 2 mo ago
RemoteRemoteFinance$99k–$163k/yrFull-time
Primary Accountabilities
- Investigates origin and cause of high exposure claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel, etc.
- Checks for prior claims and recognizes environmental exposures.
- Participates in High Damage Reviews (HDR) to address coverage issues and exposure.
- 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 file as needed.
- Interprets and determines policies, leases, by-laws, declarations, articles, and contract coverages and applies to all parties for assigned losses.
- Interprets claim history coverages.
- Makes independent decisions but recognizes when assistance is needed.
- Proactively provides all parties with claim process and status as appropriate; answers questions or redirects to other areas.
- Serves as a mentor and subject matter expert for less experienced adjusters.
- May be required to complete other assignments, job duties, or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to handle 1st and 3rd party, multi-line claims across our operating territories.
- Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively handle complex claims.
- Extensive knowledge of policies and endorsements coverages.
- Successfully applied knowledge of each phase of the claim handling process.
- Advanced Xactimate experience required.
- 5 or more years’ experience handling field property personal lines claims required.
- Preferrably someone who has worked for a carrier handling property claim's over 50k.
Additional Qualifications
- Valid driver's license required plus an acceptable driving record.
- Obtain state specific property casualty claims licensing as required.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 50%.
- Catastrophe travel up to 75% as applicable.
Physical Requirements
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
- This position may require employees to visit areas that have a higher hazard than a typical office such as customer homes, body shops, or other locations.
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- 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.
Position Compensation Range
$99,000.00 - $163,000.00
Pay Rate Type: Salary
Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.
Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.