Claims Adjuster - North Platte, NE Job at FMNE Insurance in North Platte

Overview

FMNE Insurance (Formerly Farmers Mutual of Nebraska) is seeking a Claims Adjuster in our North Platte, NE District Office - an exceptional individual who is intuitive, motivated, and skilled. We’re experiencing growth and are on the search for individuals who would like to grow with us. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, expanding beyond health insurance and a generous 401K, we offer an employee wellness program, company car, a hybrid work-from-home policy for eligible employees, pension plan, and so much more. This employer will not sponsor any work visas for any applicant of this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Please supply a cover letter and resume. Applications with cover letters will be given preferential review.

Be a part of a rock-solid company with deep Midwest roots. If our core values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply to be an FMNE Claims Adjuster today!

Core values include: Integrity - Service - Excellence - Stability - Strength - Respect - Teamwork

Role Overview Of a Claims Adjuster

Persons employed in this position are responsible for, but not limited to, working towards fulfillment of the Company’s goal to provide prompt, fair, quality claims service. Serve as liaison between the home office and the agency force in the adjustment of assigned claims, inspections and preparation of underwriting reports. Performs duties under supervisory guidance and review.

Responsibilities

• Handle assigned losses and underwriting inspections; prepare and submit reports to appropriate department.
• Focus is on complying with the insurance contract, paying the fair amount and cultivating and maintaining good customer relations.
• Call on producing agents, as necessary, keeping agents informed of claims handling issues for their clients. Assist in keeping agents informed of company policies and procedures.
• Regular and timely attendance in the office is an essential function of the job.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required, college degree preferred.
• Aptitude for and general knowledge of construction, agri-business and/or automobile repair preferred.
• Completion of insurance related courses helpful.
• Must possess valid driver license and have good driving record, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with agents, insureds and mortgagees/lien holders, via letter, electronic mail, phone and in person.
• Ability to work on own initiative recognizing the timeliness of all responsibilities and functions of the job.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to withstand varied working conditions, which may include indoor and outdoor work, extremes in temperature, uneven or slippery surfaces and possible exposure to pollutants and irritants.
• Physical ability to lift 40 pounds, bend, stoop and crawl, climb ladders and to work at heights above ground level.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged standing, walking and to conduct visual inspections of insured property.
• Ability to work beyond 40 hours or 5 days per week and travel to other district offices.

FMNE recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable them to successfully perform a job function. Should you require such an accommodation, please indicate the job function and suggested accommodation during the interview process. FMNE will attempt to make reasonable accommodations.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Insurance