Claims Representative 2 Crop - Field

CCSI CC Services, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Industry education certificates

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial is seeking a Federal Crop Claims Adjuster to investigate and settle crop loss claims in Illinois. The role involves reviewing policies, determining coverage, contacting clients within 24 hours, inspecting damages, and calculating settlements.

Field work, occasional travel, and long hours may apply. Requires 4+ years of experience or related education, a valid driver’s license, and Federal Crop Certification (P2-P4).

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.
• Requires a valid driver's license for all levels.
• Federal Crop Certification (P2-P4) is required.
• Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs.
• Travel with overnight or extended stay may be required.
• Work may extend beyond normal hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review policy, determine coverage levels, contact client within 24 hours, explain claims procedures, set inspection date/time, inspect the damage, determine cause of loss, evaluate damages, and issue payment.
• Audit tasks, bin measurements, drone flights, training, compliance, and meeting presentations may be involved.
• Communicate and negotiate with insureds, claimants, carriers and other parties regarding investigation and settlement.
• Adjust federal crop claims exclusively in CAP estimating system.
• Maintain relationships with agency and Illinois Farm Bureau Managers in the assigned territory.

Skills

Field experience

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Federal Crop Certification (P2-P4)

Job description

About the role

Investigate, inspect, evaluate, and pay Federal Crop and Crop Hail Claims
How does this role make an impact? - Upon receipt of claim the adjuster will:
review the client's policy, determine coverage levels, make contact with the client within 24 hours, explain the claims procedures, set inspection date/time, inspect the damage, determine cause of loss, evaluate the damages, calculate the amount of damages and issue payment.
- The adjuster could also be involved in auditing, bin measurements, drone flights, training, compliance, and meeting presentations.
- Communicates and negotiates with a variety of individuals regarding investigation and settlement of claims. This includes insured's, claimants, insurance carriers, and other involved parties.
- Adjusts all federal crop claims exclusively in the American Farm Bureau Insurance Services CAP estimating system.
- Maintains relationships with agency and Illinois Farm Bureau Managers in assigned territory.

Do you have what we're looking for?

Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
Requires a valid driver's license for all levels and a Federal Crop Certification for P2-P4.
Typically requires climbing and or walking fields in all weather conditions.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.
May be required to travel with overnight or extended stay as needed.
Work may extend beyond normal working hours as needed.

Territory for this role is Washington, IL.

Base Pay Range: $55,200-$75,900

The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off, parental leave, paid company holidays and paid time off to volunteer in your community


• Tuition assistance and industry education certificates and designations


• Employee resource groups to connect with your peers.

We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business. You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

COUNTRY is headquartered in Bloomington, IL and offers hybrid, onsite and remote opportunities. If you're based at our Bloomington, IL corporate office, you'll enjoy a hybrid work schedule - three days in the office and two days working remotely. For roles posted as remote, candidates who live more than 50 miles from Bloomington, IL may qualify for a fully remote arrangement.