RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster or RCIS Crop Claims Specialist (CA)

Zurich Insurance Group•Fresno, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Zurich is seeking an RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I or a Crop Claims Specialist to join their Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is a major crop insurance provider serving America's farmers and ranchers. This role will be based out of California, working from a home office, with approximately 50% travel expected within a specified territory. The position involves handling complex crop loss claims, ensuring legal compliance, and contributing to the team's success.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more months of experience in the agricultural area (for Field Adjuster I)
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the agricultural or the crop insurance industry (for Crop Claims Specialist)
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
Walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles
Climb agricultural storage bins up to 50 feet
Lift 25 lbs. to 50 lbs.
Work outdoors in varying temperatures/weather conditions
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organization and prioritization skills
Experience as a Crop Claims Field Adjuster

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.
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.