Adjuster - Southwestern Ontario

Agricorp • Guelph, ON

1d • Remote

About The Position

Agricorp is looking for an Adjuster to join our Regional Services team of Southwestern Ontario in the Program Delivery division. This opportunity will appeal to those interested in representing Agricorp locally in Lambton County and the surrounding area. Crop knowledge & specialties include Processing crops, Grains & Oilseeds & forages.

The role is a part-time contract position that requires availability throughout the year depending on season and workloads. This may include work assigned from other regional areas when required. This role works from a remote home office.

ADJUSTERS USE THEIR LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF CLIENTS, CROPS AND AGRONOMICS TO ACT AS THE KEY AGRICORP RESOURCE FOR THE INSPECTION OF CROPS, INVESTIGATION AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS, AUDITS AND OTHER LOCAL SERVICES. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
HANDLE ENROLMENT, UNDERWRITING ASSESSMENTS, CONTRACT ESTABLISHMENT, PREMIUM COLLECTION, CLAIMS ADJUDICATION AND SETTLEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ASSIGNED CLIENTS
CONDUCT INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS, INCLUDING DAMAGE REPORT INVESTIGATIONS, SEASONAL CROP INSPECTIONS, YIELD CLAIMS, ACREAGE AND APPLICATION OF LOSSES DUE TO UNINSURED PERILS
PROVIDE AGRONOMIC AND CROP PLAN KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS OR PROJECTS AS REQUIRED
PERFORM OTHER ADJUSTING DUTIES AS REQUIRED

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in agriculture or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years’ of related experience in farming or in the agricultural industry with a specialization in crop production
• Knowledge of Ontario agronomy and the management and marketing of local crops
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders using influence and authority
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA)

Responsibilities

• Handle enrolment, underwriting assessments, contract establishment, premium collection, claims adjudication and settlement activities for assigned clients
• Conduct inspections and audits, including damage report investigations, seasonal crop inspections, yield claims, acreage and application of losses due to uninsured perils
• Provide agronomic and crop plan knowledge and expertise to other departments or projects as required
• Perform other adjusting duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree