Crop Claims Seasonal Adjuster

Great American Insurance Group; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is looking for a Crop Adjuster for seasonal part-time work. You will be responsible for understanding claims for major crops, completing field inspections, and ensuring compliance with insurance regulations.

The role involves significant physical activity, including lifting and travel, while working in all weather conditions. This position offers the potential for competitive benefits for eligible employees and personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct field inspections and document findings.
• Understanding of basic insurance principles and regulations.
• Capability to work under various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Understand and work claims for all major crop types.
• Complete field inspections and document findings.
• Evaluate and analyze claims based on regulations.

Skills

Understanding and working claims for major crops

Field inspections and adjustments

Knowledge of insurance statutes and regulations

Documentation and processing of claims

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group’s member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group and combine a small‑company culture with big‑company expertise.

Our Crop Division has been helping farmers manage risk since 1915 and is one of the few private companies authorized by the USDA Risk Management Agency to write MPCI policies. With six regional offices across the U.S., the team provides expertise in the specific needs of farmers and crops.

Coverage Territory

Qualified candidates will cover territory in one of the following states:

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Washington
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Schedule

Seasonal part‑time. Hours fluctuate based on seasonal needs.

As a Crop Adjuster, You Will

• Understand and work claims for all major crops, policy/plan types, through all stages of growth.
• Complete field inspections, reviews, and adjustments by reading maps and aerial photos, measuring fields and storage bins, and administering company crop insurance policies.
• Review and evaluate coverage and/or liability.
• Secure and analyze necessary information (reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
• Ensure compliant and cost‑effective application of crop policies by leveraging knowledge of basic insurance statutes and regulations and complying with state and federal requirements.
• Accurately document, process, and transmit loss information to determine potential.
• Work toward the resolution of claim files, and may attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
• May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations for cases exceeding personal authority.
• Convey simple to moderately complex information (coverage, decision, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ensure claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements and that all company procedures and policies are followed.
• Follow regulatory and company rules, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous and prolonged walking and standing.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent climbing of grain bins, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
• Overhead reaching and grabbing.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to conduct visual inspections.
• Work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Frequent travel.
• May require ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Business Unit

Crop

Salary Range

$0.00 – $0.00

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits packages for full‑time and part‑time employees. Full‑time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; and eligible part‑time employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.

• Excludes seasonal employees and interns.