Part-Time RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I

Zurich Insurance • Lansing, MI

69d • $22 - $30 • Remote

About The Position

Zurich is currently looking for a Part-Time RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America's farmers and ranchers. It's been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today it's one of the nation's largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents. This is a great opportunity to serve the agricultural community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more months of experience in the agricultural area.
• Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) must be obtained with 180 days of hire date.
• Reliable personal transportation and travel within territory.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles, climb agricultural storage bins up to 25 feet, lift 25 lbs. to 50 lbs., and work outdoors in varying temperatures/weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Experience as a Crop Claims Field Adjuster.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes field inspections and related responsibilities such as reading maps and aerial photos, measuring fields, storage bins, and discussing findings of crop loss with farmers on the most complex non-routine, problematic claims including controversial claims.
• Conveys complex regulations and interpretations to claimants, agents, and industry people on claim situations.
• Performs fact finding regarding crop damage, records information and transmits loss information to accurately determine potential indemnities.
• Gathers relevant facts, utilizing applicable law and establishing basic principles of negligence.
• Completes claim reviews and audits on lower-level adjusters as assigned.
• Ensures legal compliance by maintaining a strong working knowledge of regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED