Field Property Claims Adjuster

Federated Insurance

Field Property Claims Adjuster investigating, evaluating, and resolving commercial property claims for Federated Insurance. Conducting damage assessments, coverage reviews, field investigations, and settlement negotiations.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities while managing property claims. Proficient in evaluating claims, negotiating settlements, and collaborating with external experts to ensure fair resolutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Claims EvaluationSettlement NegotiationAnalytical SkillsWritten And Verbal CommunicationField Investigations

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Hard Skills

Claims ManagementDamage EstimationPolicy Coverage ResearchSettlement DocumentationInvestigation Techniques

Soft Skills

Time ManagementClient SupportProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Property ClaimsNatural DisastersCoverage ValidityContractor NegotiationExpert Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve predominantly property claims in a fair, prompt, and equitable manner
Serve as a source of knowledge and comfort for clients during difficult times
Help clients navigate the claims process after natural disasters
Support clients as they rebuild businesses and resume their lives
Complete Federated’s defined training program covering commercial claims fundamentals
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, to secure relevant facts for claim evaluation

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 skills
Strong computer skills
Strong 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
Frequent travel 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
Ability to ascend/descend a ladder
Ability to lift, push and pull items weighing 60 pounds or more
Physical mobility, vision, and hearing necessary to traverse and evaluate claims damage
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Federated will not sponsor employment visa status, such as an H1-B visa
Federated does not interview or hire students or recent graduates with J-1 or F-1 visas or similar temporary work authorization

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