1099 Field Adjuster - New Orleans, LA

Ccms-; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cms- is seeking a 1099 Residential or Commercial Field Adjuster in New Orleans, LA to expand our claims team. You will perform field inspections, use Xactimate for estimating, and prepare loss documents for clients.

Strong communication and time management are essential. A background check is required and helpful certifications are a plus. This is a field-based contractor role based in Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year first-party commercial and/or residential property adjusting experience.
• Maintain own 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 statements from insureds, claimants, or witnesses and by interviewing officials as well as inspecting claimed damages.
• Recommend claim reserves based on investigation through well-supported reserve report.
• Obtain and interpret official reports.
• Review coverage forms and endorsements, provide a thorough analysis of coverage and issues in a captioned report to the client.
• Maintain quality through compliance with established best practices.

Skills

Property adjusting experience

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Customer service

Report preparation

Tools

Xactimate

Microsoft Word

Cotality

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)