Field Adjuster - Maryland (Local Only)

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company in the DMV area is seeking a field adjuster to inspect losses and prepare claim documentation. Applicants must reside within the DMV region.

Responsibilities include communicating with desk examiners, insureds, attorneys and other experts, negotiating settlements, preparing reports and damage estimates, managing workload and submitting closing documents in a timely fashion, and maintaining regular attendance as a dependable team member.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Florida 6-20 Insurance License.
• Possession of out of state license as required by management.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Interact 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

MS Office

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team player

Tools

Estimating software

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• 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