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Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I/II/Specialist (IA Virtual)
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What they do
A Claims Adjuster or Specialist investigates and evaluates insurance claims. Specializes in a particular type of insurance. Inspects property damage, including damage to homes, buildings and cars; reviews claims after they are submitted; may authorize or deny payment for claims. May work directly for insurers or on behalf of claimants.
$76,794 / year median in the U.S.
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Zurich is currently looking for a RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I or RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster II or RCIS Crop Claims Specialist to work out of the state of Iowa. This incumbent will work from a home-based office. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Approximately 50% of travel is expected to cover the territory. The ideal candidate will need to live and service within a 50-mile area of the following Iowa counties: Benton, Cedar, Clinton, Dubuque, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and/or Scott. RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America's farmers and ranchers. It's been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today it's one of the nation's largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents. This is a great opportunity to serve the agricultural community. As a Crop Adjuster, your primary responsibilities will include: With minimal supervision, completes field inspections and related responsibilities such as reading maps and aerial photos, measuring fields, storage bins, and discussing findings of crop loss with farmers on the most complex non-routine, problematic claims including controversial claims. Ability to convey complex regulations and interpretations to claimants, agents, and industry people on claim situations. Performs fact finding regarding crop damage, records information and transmits loss information to accurately determine potential indemnities. Gather relevant facts, utilizing applicable law and establishing basic principles of negligence. Complete claim reviews and audits on lower-level adjusters as assigned. Ensure legal compliance by maintaining a strong working knowledge of regulatory and company policies and procedures. Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed. The role will be filled at the RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I or RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster II or RCIS Crop Claims Specialist level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.