Property Adjuster I (Resident)

Shelter Mutual Insurance Company•Topeka, KS

21d•$23 - $33•Remote

About The Position

A company built to serve you. It's your career, Shelter it! Property Adjuster $23.27-32.59 minimum starting pay Job Level: Individual Contributor Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. This is a position where the adjuster works from home, living in and servicing the Dodge City, Garden City and Pratt area. Home office equipment and company vehicle provided. What You Will Be Doing: Investigate, analyze, evaluate, and settle insurance claims involving property damage losses. Determine value of a claim and negotiate settlements within prescribed limits of authority, in accordance with established procedures and consistent with legal and contractual obligations. Position specializes in adjusting claims requiring coverage investigation and physical inspection. Assist with training of Adjusters and provide expertise. May involve handling of complex property losses requiring expertise in fraud detection and prevention. May be assigned duties with regard to catastrophe teams for property losses. May involve extensive travel handling weather-related claims in a variety of geographic locations. Due to the duties and responsibilities of this position, a Credit Bureau Report, Motor Vehicle Report and Criminal Background Check may be ordered on final candidates. Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as: Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k) Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays Vitality Wellness Program "Dress for Your Day" Dress Code Flexible Scheduling And much more! #IND1# If interested, please apply by: 12/08/2025

Requirements

Investigative, analytical, organizational and decision-making skills
Knowledge of automobile repair and property construction
Ability to learn through on-the-job training/training courses
Superior skills in negotiation, customer service, written and verbal communication
Ability to travel long distances and overnight when needed and lift/move/climb ladders for inspection in all temperatures
Strong skills in technology
Efficient in time management to maintain schedules and deadlines
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Investigate, analyze, evaluate, and settle insurance claims involving property damage losses.
Determine value of a claim and negotiate settlements within prescribed limits of authority, in accordance with established procedures and consistent with legal and contractual obligations.
Position specializes in adjusting claims requiring coverage investigation and physical inspection.
Assist with training of Adjusters and provide expertise.
May involve handling of complex property losses requiring expertise in fraud detection and prevention.
May be assigned duties with regard to catastrophe teams for property losses.
May involve extensive travel handling weather-related claims in a variety of geographic locations.