Crop Insurance Adjuster

Sompo International•USA - MN - Working From Home, MN

7d•$50,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

AgriSompo North America is hiring a Crop Insurance Adjuster for its Upper Midwest team to support Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI), Private Products, and Named Peril claims operations. The position is remote and based near the Adrian, Minnesota region, with work in both office and outdoor farm environments and up to 50% travel, primarily within a two-hour driving distance of the assigned home office. Occasional out-of-town travel may be needed for training and meetings. The adjuster builds professional relationships with supervisors, policyholders, agents, and other adjusters; inspects and investigates crop losses; records and transmits information to determine damages and potential indemnities; and explains procedures and findings to policyholders and agents. The role requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and company rules, as well as required training and certifications. Work may involve extended hours, weekends, and holidays, physically demanding field and storage-bin inspections, exposure to extreme weather and dusty environments, and frequent use of personal protective equipment. The stated salary range is $50,000–$75,000. Actual compensation depends on factors including work location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Eligible employees are offered compensation and benefit programs, including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and professional qualification benefits.

Requirements

CAPP certification.
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and applicable state license.
High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and ability to interact with people at all levels inside and outside the organization.
Ability to complete documentation requirements.
Analytical thinking, fact-finding, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to remain self-motivated and efficient, work independently and as part of a team, and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer service.
Working knowledge of crop insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
Ability to work in an office setting and outdoors in a farm environment.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally; walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles; climb agricultural storage bins up to 75 feet and ladders; and climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and balance.
Ability to perform work at significant heights and in confined spaces, and work outdoors in extreme weather and in high-dust environments around grain and other bulk products.
Ability to meet requirements for and use applicable personal protective equipment.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and as needed.
Ability to use peripheral vision and depth perception for work tasks.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience handling crop insurance claims.
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain professional relationships with the Area Claim Supervisor, policyholders, agents, and other adjusters.
Record and transmit loss information to accurately determine potential damages in accordance with FCIC, NCIS, and company loss-adjustment procedures.
Complete field inspections; read maps and aerial imagery; and measure fields and storage bins.
Use company software proficiently and monitor company communications daily.
Follow FCIS, state, and company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for MPCI and Private Products.
Complete initial and ongoing training and certifications required by FCIC and state regulations.
Explain adjusting procedures and related findings to policyholders and agents.
Conduct fact-finding and investigate crop damage; record and transmit information to accurately determine potential indemnities.
Learn to adjust new crops as needed.

Benefits

Two medical plans, including a Traditional PPO and a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings Account and employer contribution.
Pharmacy benefits with mail-order options.
Dental benefits, including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.
Vision benefits.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid life and AD&D benefits, with optional supplemental life coverage for employees, spouses, and children.
Company-paid disability benefits with salary continuation payments.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
Paid-time-off programs and company-paid holidays.
Parental leave benefits and adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tax-Free Commuter Benefit.
Tuition reimbursement and professional qualification benefits.
Performance-based incentive awards for regular, full-time employees.