Field Adjuster - Maryland (Local Only)

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 1:

Generous PTO

Performance based bonuses

Job summary

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company in the DMV area is seeking a Field Adjuster to inspect losses and prepare claim documentation.

You will communicate with desk examiners, insureds, attorneys and other experts, negotiate settlements, and prepare damage estimates with timely submissions.

Candidates should have Microsoft Office proficiency, Florida 6-20 license (or out-of-state licensing as required), and the ability to work independently or in a team while multi-tasking.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Florida 6-20 Insurance License is required.
• Out-of-state license may be required per management.
• Independent work ability and team collaboration are essential.
• Ability to multi-task is required.

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 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

Skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Creativity

Communication

Education

Florida 6-20 Insurance License

Out-of-state license as required

Tools

Microsoft Office

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• 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