Jobs · Finance · Wisconsin

Senior Desk Adjuster, Home Liability - Remote

American Family Insurance · Madison, WI · 2 wk ago
Finance$69k–$115k/yrFull-time

In this senior-level role, you'll investigate and maintain complex or highly complex property/casualty homeowner claims. Determines liability, secures information, reviews coverages, arranges appraisals, and settles claims. May specialize in liability, property, or catastrophe claims.

Primary Accountabilities

  • Investigates origin and cause of claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel, etc.
  • Identifies complex issues and seeks assistance as needed.
  • Handles claims on a good faith basis.
  • Handles 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, and public adjusters.
  • Responds to customer inquiries, makes appropriate decisions, and closes files as needed.
  • Interprets and determines policies, leases, by-laws, declarations, articles, and contract coverages and applies them to all parties for assigned losses.
  • Makes independent decisions and self-supervises most files; 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.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
  • Demonstrated experience handling 3rd party, multi-line claims.
  • Demonstrated experience handling simple to moderately complex claims.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of policies and endorsements.
  • Extensive knowledge of each phase of the claim handling process.

Licenses

  • Obtain state-specific property casualty claims licensing as required.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%.

Physical Requirements

Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Schedule

In this primarily home-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working from home, proximate to one of our office locations (within approximately 35-50 miles). On occasion, you may be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events.

Pay

Position compensation range: $69,000.00 - $115,000.00 (salary). Compensation may vary based on job level and geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits.
  • Competitive 401(k) contribution.
  • Pension plan.
  • Annual incentive.
  • 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees).
  • Student loan repayment program.
  • Paid-family leave.

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