Field Property Claims Adjuster: Seattle - WA

If you are looking for the following in your next career...

• Paid training through the award-winning and industry-leading 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 at a company you can be proud of.

 … Then Farmers Insurance is the place for you!

A Day in the Life of a Field Property Claims Adjuster

• Conduct both virtual and on-site investigations by visiting policyholders’ residences to assess propertydamage, determine liability, evaluate the extent of loss, and negotiate fair settlements.
• Use claims handling software, a company car, and a laptop to determine claims-related damage and write estimates in a paperless environment.
• Evaluate and report on potential subrogation opportunities.
• Reports incidents involving theft, fraud, or arson to appropriate state and industry agencies.
• Perform duties independently, with work directly impacting management outcomes.
• Acts as a company representative in public interactions, maintaining a professional demeanor consistentwith management standards.
• Engages regularly with a variety of stakeholders, including policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses,contractors, law enforcement, fraud and arson investigators, attorneys, medical professionals, and otherrelevant parties.
• Use strong customer service skills to negotiate with policyholders to settle the claim.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomicstandards as outlined in relevant company published manuals.

Employees assigned to the Catastrophe team will be required to travel away from their residence for a specified period of time, usually consisting of 23 days. 

• Although this is not a CAT-specific role, hires will be expected to commit to 1–3 CAT deployments per year.

If You Have the Following:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 
• Excellent Customer service experience, preferably in a retail environment
• Construction or Insurance experience is highly desirable and preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
• Computer Literate: MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Proficiency with smartphones and applications.
• Eagerness to learn about insurance policies and property damage from the inside out to identify how coverage applies to a particular loss.
• Outgoing personality that would enjoy interacting with a wide variety of people including policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, and fraud investigators.
• Valid driver's license and Bondable.  Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check as this position may include a company vehicle.

Candidates Must be Willing and Able to:

• Climb Ladders to inspect roofs, and be comfortable working on rooftops, multiple times per day, 
• Work in small, confined spaces that have been damaged; such as attics and crawlspaces.
• Achieve a minimum passing score on all claims training exams.

Physical Actions and Environment

• Bending, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Sorting, Carrying up to 50 lbs., Climbing, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Seeing
• Speaking (English), Reading (English), Writing (English), & Key Entering

Required job duties are performed in the field and an in-home office environment. Exposure to some or all of the following environments when in the field: Uncontrolled outside environmental conditions, Excessive noise levels, Chemicals Chemical/Biological conditions, Moving mechanical parts, Areas considered dangerous, Conditions which could affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, oils, smoke, soot, or poor ventilation.