1099 Field Adjuster - Knoxville, TN

Ccms-; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Ccms- is seeking an experienced 1099 Residential or Commercial Field Adjuster to expand its roster in Knoxville, TN. You will perform field inspections using Xactimate, gather statements, and assess damages to support claims with accurate captions and coverage analyses.

Applicants should have 1+ year of property adjusting experience, own estimating software, and strong communication and time-management skills to deliver quality, in-time reports to clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year first-party commercial and/or residential property adjusting experience.
• Proficient with Xactimate estimating software.
• Own computer with internet and Microsoft Word.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Experience 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.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Verbal and written communications

Attention to detail

Interviewing/Investigation

Tools

Xactimate

Microsoft Word

Estimating software ownership

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)