Field Property Claims Adjuster

Federated Insurance

Field Property Claims Adjuster investigating, evaluating, and resolving commercial property claims for Federated Insurance. Home-based role supporting clients through damage assessment, coverage decisions, settlements, and disaster recovery.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,200 - $85,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in investigating and evaluating property claims, negotiating settlements, and effectively communicating policy coverage to clients. Proficient in managing claims processes with strong analytical and time management skills while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Property Claims InvestigationSettlement NegotiationAnalytical SkillsWritten and Verbal CommunicationClaims Coverage Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Claims EvaluationDamage EstimationSettlement DocumentationField InvestigationsCoverage Validity Assessment

Soft Skills

Time ManagementClient SupportCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Claims ProcessPolicy CoverageNegotiationDamage AssessmentTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve predominantly property claims fairly, promptly, and equitably
Evaluate claims and determine coverage validity
Conduct necessary investigations and estimate damage
Research, evaluate, and explain policy coverage to clients and third parties
Create settlement documentation
Determine and authorize settlement payments based on investigation and coverage/liability determinations
Scope the value of damaged items
Negotiate settlements with contractors, clients, and third parties
Conduct field investigations
Recommend resolutions for claims exceeding authority limits
Retain and collaborate with outside experts, including engineers and valuation vendors, when necessary
Support clients through the claims process and as they rebuild businesses and resume their lives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current pursuing, or have obtained a four-year degree
Ability to proficiently and effectively manage work with minimal work direction
Strong analytical, computer and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Must live, or plan to relocate, within 1 hour of a major airport
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Federated will not sponsor employment visas
Must have physical mobility, vision, and hearing necessary to traverse and evaluate claims damage
Ability to ascend/descend a ladder
Ability to lift, push and pull items weighing 60 pounds or more
Willingness to travel frequently by car and/or plane, including overnight and frequent multi-night travel
Ability to adjust work schedule and/or work extra hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for internal mobility and career development paths
Competitive compensation
Bonus programs
Cost-effective health insurance
Pension offerings
401(k) offerings
Paid volunteer time
Gift matching opportunities
Defined training program