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Field Property Claims Adjuster
Farmers InsuranceField property claims adjuster assessing residential damage and negotiating settlements for Farmers Insurance in St. Louis.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in conducting investigations related to property damage and liability assessment, with strong negotiation skills for settling claims. Proficient in using claims handling software and maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Claims Handling SoftwareProperty Damage AssessmentNegotiation SkillsCustomer Service ExperienceInsurance Knowledge
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Property Damage EvaluationClaims ReportingComputer LiteracyMS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookSmartphone ProficiencyClaims Training ExamsPhysical Capability to Lift 50 lbsClimbing Ladders
Soft Skills
Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationOutgoing PersonalityInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Interaction
Tools & Technologies
Claims Handling SoftwareLaptopSmartphone Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's LicenseBondable Status
Industry Keywords
InsuranceSubrogationFraud InvestigationCatastrophe DeploymentSafety Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct virtual and on-site investigations at policyholders’ residences to assess property damage, determine liability, evaluate losses, and negotiate 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 potential subrogation opportunities
- Report theft, fraud, or arson incidents to appropriate state and industry agencies
- Act independently, with work directly impacting management outcomes
- Represent the company professionally in public interactions
- Engage with policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, contractors, law enforcement, fraud and arson investigators, attorneys, medical professionals, and other stakeholders
- Negotiate with policyholders to settle claims
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Promote safety and comply with company safety and ergonomic standards
- Commit to 1–3 catastrophe deployments per year; CAT-team assignments may require travel away from home for approximately 23 days
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Excellent customer service experience, preferably in a retail environment
- Construction or insurance experience highly desirable and preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proficiency with smartphones and applications
- Eagerness to learn insurance policies, property damage, and coverage application
- Outgoing personality and comfort interacting with policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, and fraud investigators
- Valid driver's license and bondable status
- Subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check
- Willingness and ability to climb ladders and work on rooftops multiple times per day
- Ability to work in small, confined, damaged spaces such as attics and crawlspaces
- Ability to achieve a minimum passing score on all claims training exams
- Ability to bend, kneel, pull, push, sort, carry up to 50 lbs., climb, reach, stand, walk, see, speak English, read English, write English, and key-enter
- Ability to work in field and in-home office environments and tolerate listed environmental hazards
- Willingness to commit to 1–3 catastrophe deployments per year
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid training through the University of Farmers
- Flexibility and independence to work outside the confines of a desk job
- 401(k)
- Competitive starting salary
- Rapid growth potential and management opportunities
- Education and mentorship programs
- Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Company car
- Laptop