Field Property Claims Adjuster

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Field Property Claims Adjuster inspecting policyholder properties across the Eugene area for Farmers Insurance. Assessing damage, writing estimates, and negotiating fair settlements.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct virtual and on-site investigations at policyholders’ residences
  • Assess property damage, determine liability, evaluate loss extent, and negotiate fair settlements
  • Use claims handling software, a company car, and a laptop to determine 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
  • Perform duties independently with direct impact on management outcomes
  • Represent the company professionally in public interactions
  • Engage with policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, contractors, law enforcement, investigators, attorneys, medical professionals, and other stakeholders
  • Negotiate with policyholders to settle claims
  • Promote safety and comply with company safety and ergonomic standards
  • Travel away from home for approximately 23 days when assigned to the Catastrophe team
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • 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 oral and written communication skills
  • Computer literate: MS Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Proficiency with smartphones and applications
  • Eagerness to learn insurance policies and property damage
  • Valid driver's license and bondable
  • Final candidates subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check
  • Must live in the greater Eugene, Oregon area and be a resident of Oregon
  • Willing and able to climb ladders, inspect roofs, and work on rooftops multiple times per day
  • Comfortable working in small, confined spaces such as attics and crawlspaces
  • Achieve a minimum passing score on all claims training exams
  • Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and key enter in English
  • Willingness to commit to 1–3 catastrophe deployments per year
  • Ability to work in field and in-home office environments and tolerate specified environmental hazards

Benefits:

  • Paid training through the University of Farmers
  • Flexibility and independence to work outside the confines of a desk job
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive starting salary
  • Management opportunities through education, mentorship programs, and inspirational leadership
  • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Company car
  • Laptop