Senior Field Claims Specialist

Company

Farm Family specializes in farm and ranch protection with a wide range of products including flexible farm packages, business owner policies, commercial package, workers compensation, commercial auto and select personal auto coverage. Farm Family is a leader in serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets and is pursuing growth across the U.S. The Farm Family entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The position assumes responsibility for handling property claims including high severity and complex losses within a specified territory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects the damage of the loss.

• Determines the investigative needs to assess damages, the cause of the loss, and the coverage.

• Interviews the claimants and witnesses.

• Conducts additional research or identifies additional investigation needs and resources, as needed.

• Identifies potential fraud indicators.

• Assesses the salvage/subrogation potential and monitors to them to the conclusion.

• Completes the risk evaluation for underwriting and claims purposes.

• Verifies and interprets the policy coverage, deductibles, and liability; and analyzes what may be covered.

• Reviews and documents the facts of the loss and estimates the cost of the repairs and/or replacements including detailed diagrams, reports and estimates.

• Communicates and explains the process, estimates, etc., to the policyholder.

• Negotiates with the insured, contractors, and vendors, as needed.

• Maintains contact with claimants, agents, and attorneys, regarding the ongoing status of claims files.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma.

• Five or more years of experience in insurance, construction or related field

• State license and/or ability to obtain one.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time.

• A person in this position is expected to make independent decisions in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.

• Full time remote position

• Travel required.

PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Property Claims Handling Experience ideally including Commercial, Farm and Ranch experience

• Field adjusting and estimating knowledge.

• Insurance designations such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Claims (AIC) or Senior Claim Law Associate (SCLA).

Salary range is $68100 - $125000