Claims Adjuster, Property

Fortegra • Jacksonville, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Claims Adjuster, Property primarily handles investor and forced placement claims within the unit and handles other claims as needed. The role involves investigating and adjusting claims, determining appropriate indemnity payments, and meeting unit and departmental performance goals. The listed duties describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional education or experience.
• Florida 6-20 Adjusters License required.
• Developing real trade craft and skills.
• High degree of planning and organization ability.
• Judgment and decisiveness.
• Analytical ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Personnel development skills.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-line technical and administrative experience.
• General construction knowledge.
• IIA, AEI, or other approved industry coursework, such as AIC, SCLA, or CPCU.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt service and conduct detailed investigations in handling claims.
• Maintain a diary system to ensure prompt conclusion of claims.
• Follow file quality standards.
• Maintain effective contact with agents, insureds, and company personnel.
• Fulfill adjuster licensing requirements and required state continuing education.
• Meet or exceed unit and departmental performance goals.
• Determine proper indemnity payments through estimate reviews, including desk adjustments, determining and applying appropriate depreciation to applicable items, and evaluating personal property claims.

Benefits

• Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, and vision coverage; company-paid short- and long-term disability; 401(k); tuition assistance; and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time