RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I (Minnesota)

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•Virtual, MN

1d•$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 in Minnesota. RCIS is a leading provider of crop insurance, serving farmers and ranchers nationwide. This role involves working from a home-based office and requires approximately 50% travel within a designated territory in Minnesota (Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Roseau counties). The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and offers an opportunity to serve the agricultural community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
6 or more months of experience in the agricultural area
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

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, with minimal supervision.
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.