Claims Adjuster, Property

Fortegra Financial•Jacksonville, FL

65d•Onsite

About The Position

The Claims Adjuster, Property will primarily be responsible for the handling of investor and forced placement claims within the unit and will handle other claims as needed. The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Multi-line technical and administrative experience preferred.
General construction knowledge preferred.
IIA, AEI or other approved industry coursework (i.e. AIC, SCLA, CPCU) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt service and detailed investigations in the handling of 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 any required state continuing education
Meet or exceed unit/departmental performance goals
Determine proper indemnity payments through utilization of estimate reviews to include:
Desk adjustments
Determine and apply proper depreciation to applicable items
Evaluate Personal Property Claims