CLAIMS FIELD ADJUSTER- 1099 Sarasota/Naples/Ft. Myers

POSITION SUMMARY: Position is responsible for prompt and thorough investigation of routine to moderately complex residential property or liability claims.  This is a field based position involving on-site inspection of insured properties.  Regular travel within assigned territory is required. Position is in the Sarasota/Naples/Ft. Myers area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prompt and courteous servicing of property and/or liability claims, including insured and agency contact and follow through.

• Communicate and interact with a variety of individuals to foster the timely resolution of claims, including, but not limited to, policyholders, public adjusters, attorneys, vendors and experts.

• Timely identification, analysis and resolution of coverage issues arising in claims investigation

• Factual investigation of cause of loss

• Preparation and submission of detailed estimates of damaged property

• Maintain proper file documentation reflecting claim adjustment

• Denial and Payment Letters prepared for examiner review and approval

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must maintain a Florida licensed All-Lines adjuster (520), at least 12 hours of yearly Continuing Education as required by licensing division of DFS.

• 5+ years of property claims adjustment experience required; field experience preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Good skills working with customers.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Knowledge of property insurance policy and coverage analysis.

• Must be able to work under deadlines.

• Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Strong skills and experience with Xactimate estimating program.