Crop Claims Seasonal Adjuster

Great American Insurance Group; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Eligible paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is hiring a Crop Adjuster in Wisconsin. This role requires you to work seasonally and part-time, covering various territories. You will manage claims for crops, conduct field inspections, and ensure compliance with insurance policies.

The physical demands include walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and outdoor work in various conditions. Competitive benefits packages are available, influencing compensation based on the role, level, and experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct field inspections and work with crop insurance policies.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating coverage and claims.
• Ability to work outdoors and manage physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Process claims for all major crops through growth stages.
• Conduct inspections and document loss information accurately.
• Ensure compliance with insurance policies and regulations.
• Work towards the resolution of claims and participate in hearings as necessary.
• 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.

Skills

Understanding of insurance statutes

Claims evaluation

Documentation and reporting

Field inspections

Proficient communication

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.