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Field Property Claims Adjuster, Indianapolis, IN

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We are Farmers! We are more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them.

We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. Farmers is an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!

The candidate for this position must live in the Indianapolis (metro area), IN

If you are looking for the following in your next career move:

• Paid training through the award-winning and industry-leading University of Farmers.
• Flexibility and independence to work outside the confines of a desk job.
• Total Rewards benefits package, 401K, and a competitive starting salary.
• Rapid growth potential and management opportunities for success-oriented people through education, mentorship programs, and inspirational leadership at a company you can be proud of.

Our Field Property Claims Adjusters Will

• Conduct field-based investigations by visiting policyholders’ homes to investigate property damage.
• Use claims handling software, a company car, and laptop to determine claims-related damage and write estimates in a paperless environment.
• Represent the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
• Use strong customer service skills to negotiate with policyholders to settle the claim.
• Travel may be required for mini CAT duty.

If You Have The Following

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn about insurance policies and property damage from the inside out to identify how coverage applies to a particular loss.
• Outgoing personality that would enjoy interacting with a wide variety of people including policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, and fraud investigators.
• Valid driver's license. Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check, because the position may include a company vehicle.
• Able to adapt to ever-changing technology.

Job Summary Investigates, determines liability, confirms coverage, establishes damages, and negotiates settlement of claims. Will also be required to maintain an active adjuster's license in states where required.

Essential Job Functions

• Investigates, confirms coverage, determines liability, establishes damages, reports status, and negotiates the settlement of assigned cases.
• Adjusts all types of claims. Inspects damaged property and determines claims-related damage. Estimates the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or stolen property.
• Represents the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
• Employees assigned to the Catastrophe team will be required to travel away from their residence for a specified period of time, usually consisting of 23 days.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance).
• 401(k).
• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Assistance.

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.