Property Field Claims Adjuster Sr - Schaumberg, Illinois

Country Financial•Chicago, IL

71d•$76,000 - $104,500•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a genuinely rewarding career where you know you're actually making a difference in people's lives? COUNTRY Financial is seeking a Sr. Property Claims Adjuster to join our field claims team. You'll be providing a consistent, positive, and satisfying claims experience for our clients through the proper investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of property claims. You'll learn how to use innovative technologies, i.e., drones for property inspections. In addition to on-site inspections, we also use virtual claim handling software to lead our clients safely and expertly through the claim process. This position allows full-time field work within the territory for this position which includes Chicago and surrounding areas. This position allows full-time field work within the territory for this position which includes Schaumberg, Illinois and surrounding areas

Requirements

Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
Maintains the appropriate adjuster's licensing as required by the states in which we do business.
For Property-Field representatives only, excluding representatives in the Large Property Loss Unit: Part 107 drone license required for roof inspections. License must be obtained within 5 months of start date; must pass exam within 3 attempts.
This job operates in a professional office or work from home environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners and copy machines.
Work may extend beyond normal business hours as business needs dictate.
May be called upon for catastrophic duty.

Responsibilities

Investigates claims by determining applicable policy coverage, evaluates, negotiates and settles assigned claims.
Initiates contact with insureds, claimants, and all relevant parties to gather basic information, obtain recorded statements (when necessary), and explain the overall claims process.
Completes physical and/or virtual inspections of damaged property (when necessary), evaluates damages, and prepares written estimates according to policy provisions and liability.