Crop Claims Adjuster (Mississippi)

Great American Insurance Group

1d•Remote

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group's Crop Division is seeking a Claims Adjuster in Mississippi. This role is fully remote within the territory and requires up to 40% travel. The ideal candidate will have prior crop insurance claims experience. Great American Insurance Group is a leader in the insurance industry, a subsidiary of American Financial Group, offering a "small company" culture with "big company" expertise. The company values diversity and aims to create an inclusive workplace. The Crop Division has been assisting farmers with risk management since 1915 and is authorized by the USDA Risk Management Agency to write MPCI policies, with six regional offices providing expertise in specific agricultural needs.

Requirements

Generally, a minimum of 6 months of experience in general agriculture, ag business/sales, agronomy, and/or grain merchandising.
Ability to travel up to 40% within the territory.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to conduct visual inspections.
Work outdoors, in inclement weather conditions.
Frequent travel.

Nice To Haves

Crop Insurance experience is highly favorable.

Responsibilities

Manages an inventory of crop related claims to evaluate compensability/liability.
Conducts claim investigations to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages. This includes crop field work and knowledge of grain marketing.
Determines and may negotiate appropriate claim settlements/reserves within prescribed authority.
May attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials.
Conveys routine to moderately complex information regarding coverage and settlements to insureds, claimants, and external partners.
May authorize payments in accordance with assigned authority limit and ensure payments are made in a timely manner.
Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Medical coverage (for full-time employees)
Dental coverage (for full-time employees)
Vision coverage (for full-time employees)
Wellness plans (for full-time employees)
Parental leave (for full-time employees)
Adoption assistance (for full-time employees)
Tuition reimbursement (for full-time employees)
Paid Time Off (for full-time and eligible part-time employees)
Paid holidays (for full-time and eligible part-time employees)
A 401(k) plan with company match (for full-time and eligible part-time employees)
An employee stock purchase plan (for full-time and eligible part-time employees)
Commuter benefits (for full-time and eligible part-time employees)