Per Diem Adjuster

Job Description:

• Handle losses and claims for property and casualty insurers
• Examine insurance policies and other records to determine insurance coverage
• Interview, telephone, and correspond with claimants and witnesses regarding claims
• Consult police and hospital records and inspect property damage to determine the extent of company liability
• Estimate repair, replacement, or compensation costs
• Prepare reports of findings and negotiate settlements with claimants
• Recommend litigation by the legal department when settlements cannot be negotiated
• Attend litigation hearings
• Revise case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs
• Assist in preparing loss experience reports to help determine profitability and calculate adequate future rates
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Support the organization's quality programs
• Travel as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Obtain IIA-AIC designation within 12 to 18 months
• Appropriate state adjuster license is required
• Experience: None
• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated commitment to timely reporting
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions
• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and reach/work overhead
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Ability to drive up to 4 hours per day
• Continual use of manual dexterity
• Hearing, vision, and talking abilities

Benefits:

• Work-life balance
• Reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate
• Equal opportunity employment
• Drug-free workplace
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion workplace