Crop Insurance Adjuster

Jobtailor; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a field-based crop insurance adjuster to support Midwest operations. You will inspect crops, read maps and imagery, and record loss information per FCIC/NCIS guidelines while maintaining strong relationships with policyholders and agents.

The role requires 2 years of claims experience, CAPP certification, a valid driver’s license, and licenses as applicable. Expect travel up to 50% and outdoor work in farm environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or education/experience mix.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture preferred.
• CAPP Certification required.
• State license required; driving record acceptable.
• 2 years’ crop insurance claims experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Knowledge of crop insurance regs, policies and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately.
• Capable of working indoors and outdoors in farms.

Responsibilities

• Support Multi-Peril Crop Insurance and claims operations.
• Build professional relationships with supervisors, policyholders, agents, and adjusters.
• Record and transmit loss information per FCIC, NCIS, and company rules.
• Perform field inspections; read maps; utilize aerial imagery; measure fields and bins.
• Use company software and monitor communications daily.
• Explain adjusting procedures and findings to policyholders and agents.
• Conduct fact-finding and investigate crop damage.
• Record and transmit information to determine indemnities.
• Learn new crops as needed; adapt to varying crops.
• Work indoors and outdoors in agricultural environments.
• Travel within territory; occasional out-of-town training/meetings.

Skills

CAPP Certification

Crop Insurance Claims Handling

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Crop Insurance Regs

Documentation Requirements

Fact-Finding

Problem-Solving

Field Inspections

Lift 50 lbs

Climb Storage Bins

Drive/Travel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Preferred

State License

Tools

Company Software

Aerial Imagery

Maps

Job description

• Join the Midwest team supporting Multi-Peril Crop Insurance, Private Products, and Named Peril claims operations
• Build and maintain professional relationships with the Area Claim Supervisor, policyholders, agents, and other adjusters
• Record and transmit loss information to determine potential damages according to FCIC, NCIS, and company procedures
• Complete field inspections, read maps and aerial imagery, measure fields, and measure storage bins
• Utilize company software and monitor company communications daily
• Follow FCIS, State, and company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Complete required training and certifications
• Explain adjusting procedures and findings to policyholders and agents
• Perform fact-finding and investigate crop damage
• Record and transmit information to accurately determine potential indemnities
• Learn new crops as needed
• Work indoors and outdoors in agricultural environments
• Travel within the assigned territory and occasionally travel out of town for training and meetings

Requirements

• Preferred 2 years’ experience handling crop insurance claims
• Required CAPP certification
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Applicable State license
• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture preferred
• Basic mathematical skills
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to complete documentation requirements
• Analytical thinking, fact-finding, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to utilize company software proficiently and monitor company communications daily
• Working knowledge of crop insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to work in an office setting and outdoors in a farm environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles
• Ability to climb agricultural storage bins up to 75 feet and perform work at significant heights
• Ability to work in confined spaces and extreme weather conditions
• Ability to use applicable PPE
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and as needed
• Up to 50% travel, primarily within a two-hour driving distance from the assigned home office

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Multi-Peril Crop Insurance claims operations, including effective communication with policyholders and agents, analytical problem-solving, and adherence to regulatory standards. Proficient in utilizing company software and performing field inspections in agricultural environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CAPP Certification
• Crop Insurance Claims Handling
• Analytical Thinking
• Effective Communication Skills
• Knowledge of Crop Insurance Regulations

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Field Inspections
• Loss Information Recording
• Mathematical Skills
• Documentation Requirements
• Fact-Finding
• Problem-Solving
• Crop Damage Investigation
• Ability to Measure Fields
• Ability to Climb Agricultural Storage Bins
• Ability to Lift Up to 50 lbs

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Ability to Work Independently
• Initiative
• Ability to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

• CAPP Certification
• Applicable State License

Industry Keywords

• Multi-Peril Crop Insurance
• Private Products
• Named Peril Claims
• FCIC
• NCIS
• Agricultural Environments
• PPE
• Regulatory Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Company Software
• Aerial Imagery
• Maps