Field Adjuster - Chicago, IL (Local Only)

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company in Illinois seeks a field adjuster to inspect losses and prepare claims documents, coordinating with desk examiners, insureds, and attorneys.

The role requires an active Florida 6-20 Insurance License or out-of-state license as required, proficiency in MS Office and estimating software, and the ability to multi-task and work well in a team. Benefits include strong health coverage and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Florida 6-20 Insurance License.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication with desk examiners, insureds and attorneys.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple claims.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with desk examiners, insureds, attorneys and other experts to gather information on claims
• Negotiate settlements with the insured and/or their representatives
• Prepare reports based on policy language and submit payment recommendations
• Prepare detailed estimates of the damage
• Manage workload and submit closing documents promptly
• Regular and reliable attendance

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Florida 6-20 Insurance License

Out-of-state license as required

Tools

Estimating software

ISO policies

Job description

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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Overview:

The primary duties of a field adjuster are to inspect the loss and prepare documents detailing the claim.

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate with desk examiners, insureds, attorneys, and other experts to gather information on claims
• Negotiate settlements with the insured and/or their representatives
• Prepare reports based on the policy language and submit payment recommendations to the desk examiners
• Prepare detailed estimates of the damage
• Manage workload and submit closing documents in a timely fashion
• Regular and reliable attendance

Marginal Job Functions

• Answer incoming telephone calls from attorneys, agents, public adjusters and insureds
• Rely on training as well as guidance from management to plan and accomplish goals
• Other duties as assigned

Skill, Experience and Licensure Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Some degree of creativity and latitude is a plus
• Must possess a Florida 6-20 Insurance License
• Possession of out of state license as required by management
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player
• Ability to multi-task

Other Skills/Abilities

• Computer savvy
• Estimating software knowledge
• Basic calculator skills
• Working knowledge of ISO policies

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Benefit Highlights

• Industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of 100% on up to 5% of compensation (match is fully-vested immediately)
• Generous PTO policy
• Eligible for performance based bonuses