American Family Insurance
Large Loss Property Field Adjuster (Austin or Houston-TX)
American Family Insurance, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Overview
Lead level role that investigates and maintains highly complex property claims. Determine liability, secure information, reviews coverages, arrange appraisals, and settles claims. Demonstrate experience to perform all areas of claim adjustment activities with the highest degree of competency and independence. You will work in the field and handle complex homeowner property field claims. You will preferably be located around the San Antonio, Austin corridor, or Houston area. A fleet vehicle is provided with the position. You will report to a Large Loss Senior Manager.
Responsibilities
Investigates origin and cause of high exposure claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel, etc. Checks for prior claims and recognizes environmental exposures.
Participates in High Damage Reviews (HDR) to address coverage issues and exposure. Handles claims on a good faith basis.
Handles both 1st party and 3rd party claims under multiple policy types and numerous endorsements.
Conducts on-site inspections when needed, evaluates damages and handles claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, public adjusters.
Responds to customer inquiries, makes appropriate decisions, and closes file as needed.
Interprets and determines policies, leases, by-laws, declarations, articles, and contract coverages and applies to all parties for assigned losses. Interprets claim history coverages.
Makes independent decisions but recognizes when assistance is needed.
Proactively provides all parties with claim process and status as appropriate; answers questions or redirects to other areas.
Serves as a mentor and subject matter expert for less experienced adjusters.
May be required to complete other assignments, job duties, or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements
Demonstrated ability to handle 1st and 3rd party, multi-line claims across our operating territories.
Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively handle complex claims.
Extensive knowledge of policies and endorsements coverages.
Successfully applied knowledge of each phase of the claim handling process.
Additional Qualifications
Advanced Xactimate experience required.
5 or more years’ experience handling field property personal lines claims required.
Prefer someone who has handled claims over $50,000.
Licenses
Valid driver's license required plus an acceptable driving record.
Obtain state specific property casualty claims licensing as required.
Travel Requirements
Up to 50%.
Catastrophe travel up to 75% as applicable.
Physical Requirements
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. This position may require employees to visit areas that have a higher hazard than a typical office such as customer homes, body shops, or other locations.
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
Working Conditions
Low temperatures.
High temperatures.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Noisy environments.
Hazardous conditions.
Poor ventilation.
Small and/or enclosed spaces.
Additional Information
Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.
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Lead level role that investigates and maintains highly complex property claims. Determine liability, secure information, reviews coverages, arrange appraisals, and settles claims. Demonstrate experience to perform all areas of claim adjustment activities with the highest degree of competency and independence. You will work in the field and handle complex homeowner property field claims. You will preferably be located around the San Antonio, Austin corridor, or Houston area. A fleet vehicle is provided with the position. You will report to a Large Loss Senior Manager.
Responsibilities
Investigates origin and cause of high exposure claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel, etc. Checks for prior claims and recognizes environmental exposures.
Participates in High Damage Reviews (HDR) to address coverage issues and exposure. Handles claims on a good faith basis.
Handles both 1st party and 3rd party claims under multiple policy types and numerous endorsements.
Conducts on-site inspections when needed, evaluates damages and handles claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, public adjusters.
Responds to customer inquiries, makes appropriate decisions, and closes file as needed.
Interprets and determines policies, leases, by-laws, declarations, articles, and contract coverages and applies to all parties for assigned losses. Interprets claim history coverages.
Makes independent decisions but recognizes when assistance is needed.
Proactively provides all parties with claim process and status as appropriate; answers questions or redirects to other areas.
Serves as a mentor and subject matter expert for less experienced adjusters.
May be required to complete other assignments, job duties, or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements
Demonstrated ability to handle 1st and 3rd party, multi-line claims across our operating territories.
Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively handle complex claims.
Extensive knowledge of policies and endorsements coverages.
Successfully applied knowledge of each phase of the claim handling process.
Additional Qualifications
Advanced Xactimate experience required.
5 or more years’ experience handling field property personal lines claims required.
Prefer someone who has handled claims over $50,000.
Licenses
Valid driver's license required plus an acceptable driving record.
Obtain state specific property casualty claims licensing as required.
Travel Requirements
Up to 50%.
Catastrophe travel up to 75% as applicable.
Physical Requirements
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. This position may require employees to visit areas that have a higher hazard than a typical office such as customer homes, body shops, or other locations.
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
Working Conditions
Low temperatures.
High temperatures.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Noisy environments.
Hazardous conditions.
Poor ventilation.
Small and/or enclosed spaces.
Additional Information
Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.
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