RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster II (SD Virtual)

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•Virtual, SD

22h•$23 - $32•Remote

About The Position

Zurich is currently looking for an RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster II to join their Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is a leading crop insurance provider in the U.S., offering insurance protection in all 50 states through a national network of approximately 3,600 licensed agents. They provide a wide range of private product coverages, including named-peril options, supplemental and stand-alone insurance products, and federal crop insurance plans through the USDA’s Risk Management Agency. This role will serve the agricultural community by protecting America’s farmers and ranchers. The incumbent will work from a home-based office in South Dakota and is expected to travel approximately 50% of the time within their territory. The ideal candidate should reside within a 100-mile radius of Lake, McCook, Miner, Minnehaha, and/or Moody counties in South Dakota.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
2 or more years of experience in the crop insurance and claims adjusting area
Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) must be obtained with 180 days of hire date
Reliable personal transportation and travel within territory
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

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organization and prioritization skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Experience providing technical training to other crop professionals

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.