Commercial Large Loss, National General Adjuster - Property

Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd.; Oregon (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled General Adjuster to manage complex commercial property claims. This role involves leveraging your expertise in claims handling, analytical skills, and leadership to oversee a caseload of high exposure claims. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless claims process while providing exceptional service. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization. Join a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and supports your career growth in the insurance industry.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Claims or Litigation area with commercial property claims experience.
• Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s).

Responsibilities

• Manage high complexity property & business income claims from assignment to resolution.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for claims resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership capabilities

Commercial property claims handling

Claims management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich approved Apprenticeship program

Job description

Zurich North America is hiring an Commercial Large Loss, National General Adjuster – Property to join our team! We are open to hiring talent in one of the following states remotely: Remote – TX, OK, LA, AR, KS, MO, NE, IL, MN, WI, CO, NM, AZ, NV, UT, OR, WA, or WI.

The Property Claims organization is dedicated to helping our customers at the moments that matter the most. Our adjusters oversee commercial property and business income claims resulting from weather events, theft, water, vandalism and other perils. We guide our customers through the claim process and help them mitigate damages and recover from those losses as quickly as possible.

As a General Adjuster, you will leverage your technical property claims expertise, analytical and negotiation skills, as well as your leadership capabilities. You will manage a caseload of high exposure and complexity large loss property claims from assignment to resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of high complexity property & business income claims from assignment through resolution.
• Apply your knowledge of insurance contracts, coverage, and other relevant documents and information to adjust losses.
• Learn and apply knowledge of Property Team Best Practices and other internal processes in claim handling.
• Partner with other internal business functions to facilitate quality claims resolution.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a team environment to resolve complex claims issues.
• Partner with customers, brokers, vendors and other external stakeholders that are critical to the success of the claim’s lifecycle.
• Support Catastrophe responses as needed.

You will be an ambassador for Property Claims and Zurich North America, delivering the highest standards of claims service excellence and best practices, and effectively developing partnerships with key customers, brokers and other internal and external stakeholders that are critical to the success of the claim lifecycle. You will have direct accountability for your overall results and contributions in support of Claims strategy and goals.

Our highly successful Property Team will provide you with the tools you need to succeed and progress in your insurance career!

You will work out of a home-based office. Approximately 50% domestic travel is needed.

To optimize the needs of the business and our customers, this position will ideally be located in the western half of the States.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Litigation area including commercial property claims handling experience.
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Litigation area including commercial property claims handling experience.
  OR
• Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an associate degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims Handling area within the Insurance industry including commercial property claims handling experience.
  AND
• Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of commercial property claims experience.
• Large loss property claims handling experience.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience collaborating across work groups.
• Insurance designations such as SCLA, CPCU, AIC.

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. The proposed salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 155.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.