1099 Field Adjuster - Bakersfield, CA

Ccms-; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ccms- is seeking a 1099 Residential or Commercial Field Adjuster to join our claims team in California. Candidates must have at least 1 year of first-party property adjusting experience and be proficient with Xactimate; familiarity with Cotality is a plus.

Must manage time well and deliver strong customer service, including preparing Statements of Loss and Proofs of Loss. Responsibilities include conducting field inspections, interviewing insureds and witnesses, estimating reserves, reviewing

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year first-party commercial and/or residential property adjusting experience
• Maintain own current estimating software - Xactimate preferred (Cotality a plus)
• Experience in preparing Statement of Loss, Proof of Loss, and denial letters
• Strong time management and customer service skills
• Working computer with internet access and Microsoft Word

Responsibilities

• Complete residential and commercial field property inspections utilizing Xactimate software
• Investigate claims by obtaining recorded statements from insureds, claimants, or witnesses and by interviewing fire, police, or other governmental officials as well as inspecting claimed damages
• Recommend claim reserves based on investigation, through well-supported reserve report
• Obtain and interpret official reports
• Review applicable coverage forms and endorsements, provide a thorough analysis of coverage and any coverage issues in a well-documented initial captioned report to the client
• Maintain acceptable product quality through compliance with established best practices

Skills

First-party property adjusting

Time management

Customer service

Communication skills

Report writing

Tools

Xactimate

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are answering a call to action to expand our roster - join us as a 1099 Residential or Commercial Field Adjuster!

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year first-party commercial and/or residential property adjusting experience
• Maintain own current estimating software - Xactimate preferred (Cotality a plus)
• Working computer with internet access and Microsoft Word
• Strong time management and customer service skills
• Experience in preparing Statement of Loss, Proof of Loss, and denial letters

Responsibilities:

• Complete residential and commercial field property inspections utilizing Xactimate software
• Investigate claims by obtaining recorded statements from insureds, claimants, or witnesses and by interviewing fire, police, or other governmental officials as well as inspecting claimed damages
• Recommend claim reserves based on investigation, through well-supported reserve report
• Obtain and interpret official reports
• Review applicable coverage forms and endorsements, provide a thorough analysis of coverage and any coverage issues in a well-documented initial captioned report to the client
• Maintain acceptable product quality through compliance with established best practices

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of property and liability insurance coverage and industry standards
• Ability to prepare full-captioned reports by collecting and summarizing required information
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Prompt, reliable, friendly, and professional

Preferred but Not Required:

• AIC, IICRC, HAAG or other professional designations

All candidates must pass a full background check (void in states where prohibited)