Field Adjuster - Maryland (Local Only)

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading health insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company in the DMV area seeks a field adjuster to inspect losses and prepare claim documents. Applicants must reside within the DMV region and demonstrate attention to detail and strong communication with insureds, attorneys, and desk examiners.

The role requires negotiating settlements, preparing damage estimates, and managing workloads to meet deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software, plus an insurance license, are a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with estimating software is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently or in a team.

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 to desk examiners.
• Prepare detailed estimates of the damage.
• Manage workload and submit closing documents in a timely fashion.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Estimating software

Multi-tasking

Education

Florida 6-20 Insurance License

Out-of-state license (as required)

Tools

Calculator

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

Know your rights

Inform yourself of your rights and responsibilities by reviewing the content provided in the list below.

• Employment Eligibility (e-Verify): English & Spanish
• Right to work: English / Spanish

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. Applicant must be located within the DMV area.

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