1099 Field Adjuster - Billings, MT

CCMS & Associates; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

CCMS & Associates in Billings, MT is seeking a 1099 Residential or Commercial Field Adjuster. This contractor role supports our claims operations by performing on-site property inspections and handling first-party loss investigations.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections with Xactimate, interviewing insureds and witnesses, preparing loss/denial letters, and documenting coverage issues for clients. Must have 1 year experience and own estimating software; background check required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete residential and commercial field property inspections utilizing Xactimate software.
• Investigate claims by interviewing insureds, claimants, witnesses and officials and inspecting damages.
• Recommend claim reserves based on investigation, through well-supported reserve report.
• Obtain and interpret official reports.
• Review coverage forms and endorsements; provide thorough analysis of coverage issues in a documented client report.
• Maintain quality through compliance with best practices.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Professionalism

Tools

Xactimate

Cotality

Job description

1099 Field Adjuster - Billings, MT

CCMS & Associates Billings, Montana, United States

About this position

Join CCMS & Associates!

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)