Crop Insurance Adjuster

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

3d•$72,384 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

AgriSompo North America, part of Sompo International’s global agriculture platform, is hiring a Crop Insurance Adjuster to support its Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI), Private Products and Named Peril claims group. The position is remote in California, with preference for candidates in the Fresno area. The role involves working with policyholders, agents, supervisors, and other adjusters to investigate and adjust crop insurance claims, while following applicable federal, state, and company procedures. The position includes up to 50% travel, primarily within a two-hour driving distance of the assigned home office, with occasional out-of-town travel for training and meetings. The adjuster completes field inspections, evaluates crop damage, records and transmits loss information, and determines potential damages and indemnities. Work takes place in both office and outdoor farm environments and may involve extreme weather, grain dust, heights, confined spaces, and frequent use of personal protective equipment. Extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required as needed. Sompo offers eligible employees competitive compensation and benefits. The stated salary range is $72,384–$85,000, with actual compensation dependent on factors including location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The compensation program includes base salary and performance-based incentives for regular full-time employees.

Requirements

Required 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, with the ability to interact with people at all levels inside and outside the organization.
Ability to complete documentation requirements, think analytically, find facts, and solve problems.
Ability to remain self-motivated and efficient; work independently and as part of a team; and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain a strong customer-service focus and work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
Working knowledge of crop insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills; willingness to take initiative.
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 three miles; and climb agricultural storage bins up to 75 feet.
Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, balance, climb ladders, work at significant heights, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather and in high-dust environments around grain and other bulk products; meet requirements for and use applicable PPE.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed; use peripheral vision and depth perception for job tasks.
Ability to travel up to 50%, primarily within a two-hour drive of the assigned home office, with occasional out-of-town travel.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience handling crop insurance claims, preferred.
Two years of experience as a crop insurance adjuster, preferred.

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 established FCIC, NCIS, and company loss adjustment procedures.
Complete field inspections, read maps and aerial imagery, measure fields, and measure 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.
Perform fact-finding and investigate crop damage; record and transmit information to accurately determine potential indemnities.
Train field claims staff on claim procedures, best practices, and compliance standards.
Learn new crops as needed.

Benefits

Two medical plans: Traditional PPO and Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings Account and employer contribution.
Pharmacy benefits with mail-order options.
Dental benefits, including orthodontia coverage 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 incentives for regular full-time employees.