RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I (Minnesota)

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•Virtual, MN

5d•$22 - $31•Remote

About The Position

Zurich is seeking an RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I to join their Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is a leading crop insurance provider serving farmers and ranchers across the United States. This role offers an opportunity to serve the agricultural community and involves working from a home-based office. The position requires approximately 50% travel within a designated territory in Minnesota, specifically within a 100-mile radius of Brown, Redwood, Watonwan, Lyon, Murray, Renville, Cottonwood, and Nobles counties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
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

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

With minimal supervision, 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.
Ability to convey 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.
Gather relevant facts, utilizing applicable law and establishing basic principles of negligence.
Complete claim reviews and audits on lower-level adjusters as assigned.
Ensure legal compliance by maintaining a strong working knowledge of regulatory and company policies and procedures.
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.