1099 Field Adjuster - Los Angeles, CA

CCMS & Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CCMS & Associates in Los Angeles, CA invites you to join an experienced property claims team. You will conduct residential and commercial field inspections using Xactimate, gather statements, and begin reserve analyses with clear documentation.

Applicants should have a California adjuster license, at least one year of property adjusting experience, strong time management and customer service, and proficiency with Word. A college degree or professional designations are preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year first-party commercial and/or residential property adjusting experience.
• 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
• California 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

Skills

Property & liability knowledge

Report writing

Verbal and written communication

Education

California adjuster license

College degree preferred

AIC/IICRC/HAAG designations

Tools

Xactimate

Cotality

Job description

Join CCMS & Associates!

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
• California 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)