Claims Adjuster, Property

Fortegra; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid disability

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fortegra seeks a Claims Adjuster, Property to handle investor and forced placement claims and related duties. The role emphasizes prompt investigations, detailed file notes, and adherence to quality standards.

You will interact with agents, insureds, and internal staff, and complete licensing and education requirements as needed. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with preference for multi-line technical skills and construction knowledge, plus industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional education or experience required.
• Multi-line technical and administrative experience preferred.
• General construction knowledge preferred.
• IIA, AEI or other approved industry coursework (i.e. AIC, SCLA, CPCU) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt service and detailed investigations in the handling of claims
• Maintain a diary system to ensure prompt conclusion of claims
• Follow file quality standards
• Maintain effective contact with agents, insureds, and company personnel
• Fulfill adjuster licensing requirements and any required state continuing education
• Meet or exceed unit/departmental performance goals
• Determine proper indemnity payments through utilization of estimate reviews to include: desk adjustments, determine and apply proper depreciation to applicable items, evaluate Personal Property Claims

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical skills

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Claims Adjuster, Property will primarily be responsible for the handling of investor and forced placement claims within the unit and will handle other claims as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional education or experience required.
• Multi-line technical and administrative experience preferred.
• General construction knowledge preferred.
• IIA, AEI or other approved industry coursework (i.e. AIC, SCLA, CPCU) preferred.

Primary Job Functions:

• Provide prompt service and detailed investigations in the handling of claims
• Maintain a diary system to ensure prompt conclusion of claims
• Follow file quality standards
• Maintain effective contact with agents, insureds, and company personnel
• Fulfill adjuster licensing requirements and any required state continuing education
• Meet or exceed unit/departmental performance goals
• Determine proper indemnity payments through utilization of estimate reviews to include:
  • Desk adjustments
  • Determine and apply proper depreciation to applicable items
  • Evaluate Personal Property Claims

(The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.)

• Developing real trade craft and skills.
• High degree of planning and organization ability.
• Analytical Ability.
• Attention to Detail.

Additional Information:

• Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.
• Fortegra is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position.
• Internal Notice: As part of our commitment to talent development, this position is open for internal promotion applications at the time of public posting.

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