RCIS Claims Specialist I, Northeast CT

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•New York, MA

1d•$49,500 - $81,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich is currently looking for an RCIS Claims Specialist I to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is one of the leading crop insurance providers in the U.S., offering insurance protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 3,600 licensed agents. RCIS provides a wide range of private product coverages, including diverse named-peril options, supplemental and stand-alone insurance products, and federal crop insurance plans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency. Together with RCIS agents, we protect America’s farmers and ranchers. Zurich North America is hiring an RCIS Crop Claims Specialist or Claims Crop Field Adjuster I to join our team. We are open to hiring talent in one of the following locations within New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Long Island, or Maryland. You must live within 100 miles of these locations to be successful. If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers terrific benefits including a bonus plan, 401K match and a second 401K company contribution, flexible work options, summer hours, an excellent work/life balance and a great culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
4 or more years of experience in the agricultural or the crop insurance industry
Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program (CAPP) Certification must be obtained within 180 days of hire date
Personal transportation and travel within assigned territory and travel outside of assigned are to assist with workload(s), participate on CAT team and/or provide remote assistance for the CROP Claims Care Center calls and/or CCP Claims
RCIS Crop Adjuster Physical Requirements; walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles, climb agricultural storage bins up to 25 feet, lift 25 lbs to 50 lbs, work outdoors in varying temperatures/weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Strong organization, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
Intermediate Microsoft office skills

Responsibilities

Exercise judgement to determine liability by gathering and analyzing relevant facts, utilizing applicable procedures.
Exercise judgment to determine policy verification and coverage determination by analyzing applicable coverage for claims and determining whether the loss falls within the coverage.
Participates in Risk Management Agency initiated reviews and referrals for sake of operations integrity and quality assurance.
Protect Zurich’s reputation by keeping claims information confidential.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, staying current with industry trends, establishing personal networks. And participating in professional societies.