1099 Field Adjuster - Houston, TX

CCMS & Associates; Georgia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CCMS & Associates is seeking a 1099 Residential or Commercial Field Adjuster to join our expanding roster. The role requires at least 1 year of first-party property adjusting experience, proficiency with Xactimate, and the Texas state adjuster license.

You must maintain your own estimating software and have reliable internet access, with strong time management and customer service skills. Responsibilities include conducting field inspections, gathering statements, interpreting reports, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year first-party commercial and/or residential property adjusting experience
• Knowledge of property and liability insurance coverage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform residential and commercial field property inspections using Xactimate
• Investigate claims by obtaining statements and interviewing authorities and inspecting damages
• Recommend claim reserves based on investigation and reserve reports
• Obtain and interpret official reports and review coverage forms
• Produce initial captioned reports for clients with thorough documentation and quality control

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Verbal/written communication

Education

College degree

Texas state adjusters license

Tools

Xactimate

Cotality

Microsoft Word

Job description

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
• Texas state adjusters license
• Valid drivers license

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:

• College degree
• AIC, IICRC, HAAG or other professional designations

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