Field Property Claims Adjuster-Chicago, IL

Farmers Group Inc. • Chicago, IL, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Field Property Claims Adjuster - Chicago, IL

We are Farmers!

We are more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort.

The candidate for this position must live in the Chicago Land, IL area.

If you are looking for the following in your next career move:

Paid training through the award-winning University of Farmers.
Flexibility and independence to work outside the confines of a desk job.
Total Rewards benefits package, 401K, and a competitive starting salary.
Rapid growth potential and management opportunities for success-oriented people through education, mentorship programs, and inspirational leadership.

Our Field Property Claims Adjusters will:

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 must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
Use strong customer service skills to negotiate with policyholders to settle the claim.
Travel may be required for mini CAT duty.

If you have the following:

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.
Outgoing personality that would enjoy interacting with a wide variety of people.
Valid driver's license.
Able to adapt to ever-changing technology.

Essential Job Functions

Investigates, confirms coverage, determines liability, establishes damages, reports status, and negotiates the settlement of assigned cases.
Reports theft, fraud, and arson losses as required to state and industry agencies.
Personal contacts include policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, and others involved in the investigation and processing of claims.
Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomic standards.

Physical Actions

Bending
Pulling
Sorting
Carrying up to 50 lbs
Pushing
Speaking (English)
Climbing
Reaching
Standing
Walking
Kneeling
Seeing
Writing (English)

Physical Environment

Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, but with exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions.