Crop Claims Representative (NW Kansas / NE Colorado)

Great American Insurance Group•KS Work at Home, CO

10d•$48,000 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. The Crop Division of Great American has been helping generations of farmers take control of their risks since 1915. The Division is also one of a select few private companies authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) to write MPCI policies. With six regional offices throughout the U.S., the teams provide tremendous expertise in the specific needs of farmers and crops. Great American's Crop Division is looking for a Claims Representative or Senior Claims Representative in Northwest Kansas or Northeast Colorado. This individual will work fully remote in this territory and will be required to travel up to 40%. Our ideal candidate will have prior crop insurance claims experience.

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.

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.