Property Adjuster

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for investigating and negotiating 1st-party property claims to resolution.
• Retain and monitor outside adjustors and attorneys as needed, including possible litigation.
• Answer and return phone calls from attorneys, claimants, and other contacts.
• Develop and manage litigation plan with outside contacts.
• Obtain information regarding each claim and evaluate coverage, liability, and damages.
• Complete and settle property claims with insureds in accordance with recommended best practices guidelines and limits of authority.
• Assist in other duties as needed.

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field
• 4+ years of related experience OR equivalent level of education and experience
• Field experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Ability to use analytical methods in the claim examining processes to find workable solutions.
• Ability to generate innovative solutions within the claims department.
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to internal contacts on claim matters.
• Ability to use software to summarize and analyze large amounts of data.
• Ability to use analytical methods in the claim examining processes to create solutions or resolve claims.
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to internal contacts on claim matters in addition to developing litigation plans with outside contacts.