Senior Property Loss Adjuster

Achmea Farm Insurance; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Paid salary continuance

Life insurance

Novated leasing

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Achmea Farm Insurance in Sydney is seeking a senior property claims professional to manage a portfolio from allocation through to resolution. You will perform desktop and onsite assessments across farm buildings, machinery, and rural assets, delivering expert loss adjusting reports and practical settlements.

The role requires extensive knowledge of property damage, reinstatement, and strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in property insurance claims and/or loss adjusting.
• Strong technical knowledge of property damage, construction and reinstatement.
• Experience conducting onsite and desktop property assessments.
• Excellent policy interpretation and claims management skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation capabilities.
• High level report writing and investigation skills.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of property claims from allocation through to resolution.
• Conduct desktop and onsite assessments across farm buildings, machinery and assets.
• Prepare loss adjusting reports and negotiate settlements.
• Engage with builders and technical specialists to support settlements.

Skills

Property claims

Loss adjusting

Onsite assessments

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Report writing

Travel readiness

Construction knowledge

Drivers license

Tools

Guidewire

Claims management software

Job description

Achmea Farm Insurance | 18-Month Fixed Term Contract | Hybrid

Achmea Australia is part of the globally respected Achmea Group, with a legacy of serving 10 million clients worldwide and over 17,500 dedicated employees. Since 2013, we’ve been proudly supporting Australian agribusinesses with farm-focused insurance solutions. Thousands of farmers trust us for our commitment to helping them thrive, driven by our mission to Keep Farmers Farming. With our team growing, now’s the perfect time to join us in making a real difference.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, Claims and Client Experience, you will manage a portfolio of property claims from allocation through to resolution, conducting both desktop and onsite assessments across a diverse range of insured assets, including:

• Farm buildings and infrastructure
• Agricultural machinery and equipment
• Commercial property assets
• Rural and agricultural risks

You’ll provide expert technical assessments, prepare loss adjusting reports, engage with builders and technical specialists, and negotiate practical settlement outcomes that balance client needs with sound commercial decision-making.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years' experience in property insurance claims and/or loss adjusting
• Strong technical knowledge of property damage, construction and reinstatement
• Experience conducting onsite and desktop property assessments
• Excellent policy interpretation and claims management skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation capabilities
• High level report writing and investigation skills
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel as required

Highly Regarded

• Agricultural, farm or rural insurance claims experience
• Experience managing large or complex property losses
• Guidewire or similar claims management system experience

Benefits of working with Achmea:

• Competitive salary package
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Paid salary continuance
• Life insurance
• Novated leasing
• Volunteer leave

Achmea Australia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and inclusion. We strive to build a team that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, cultures, and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

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Please note: We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.