Field Property Claims Adjuster - Nashville, TN

Federated Insurance; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,200 - 85,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus programs

Cost-effective health insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Federated Insurance is seeking a Field Property Claims Adjuster to investigate and resolve property claims in a fair and prompt manner. The position involves providing support to clients during difficult times, acting as a knowledgeable source during the claims process.

This home-based position requires frequent travel by car and/or plane, and candidates must reside within an hour of a major airport. The salary range for this role is between $70,200 and $85,800, depending on experience.

Federated offers a wide range of benefits, including career development opportunities, competitive compensation, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage work with minimal direction.
• Strong computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate claims and determine the validity of coverage.
• Create proper settlement documentation and authorize payments.
• Negotiate settlements with contractors and clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Education

Pursuit of or possession of a four-year degree

Job description

Who is Federated Insurance?

At Federated Insurance, we do life‑changing work, focused on our clients’ success. For our employees, we provide tremendous opportunities for growth. Over 95% of them believe our company has an outstanding future. We make lives better, and we’re looking for employees who want to make a difference in others’ lives, all while enhancing their own.

Federated’s culture is grounded in our Four Cornerstones: Equity, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect. We strive to create a work environment that embodies our core principles and values. We value and respect individual differences, and we leverage those differences to achieve better results and outcomes for our clients, employees, and communities. Our top priority in recruitment and development of our next generation is to ensure we align ourselves with truly exceptional people who share these values.

What Will You Do?

As a Field Property Claims Adjuster, you will investigate, evaluate, negotiate and resolve property claims in a fair, prompt, and equitable manner. You are a source of knowledge and comfort during difficult times, helping clients through the claims process when faced with the destructive aftermath of a natural disaster. You also support them as they rebuild their businesses and resume their lives. Federated provides a defined training program to teach you the fundamentals of commercial claims and prepare you to serve clients.

This is a home‑based position with frequent travel by car and/or plane, including last‑minute overnight travel.

Due to the travel involved, the employee must be living, or planning to relocate, within one hour of a major airport.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate claims, determine the validity of coverage, conduct necessary investigations, and estimate damage.
• Research, evaluate, and explain policy coverage to clients and third parties.
• Create proper settlement documentation and determine and authorize settlement payments based on investigation results and coverage determination.
• Scope the value of damaged items.
• Negotiate settlements with contractors, clients, and third parties.
• Conduct field investigations and make recommendations for claims exceeding authority limits.
• Engage outside experts such as engineers or valuation vendors when necessary to secure all relevant facts for proper evaluation of claims.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current pursuit of, or possession of, a four‑year degree.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work with minimal direction.
• Strong analytical, computer, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Demand / Work Environment

• Frequent travel by car and/or plane, including overnight and multi‑night travel.
• Occasional adjustment of work schedule and/or work extra hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ascend/descend a ladder.
• Lift, push, and pull items weighing 60 pounds or more.
• Must have physical mobility, vision, and hearing necessary to travel and evaluate claims damage.

Salary Range

$70,200 - $85,800. Pay may vary depending on job‑related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information can be discussed with a recruiting team member.

What We Offer

We offer a wide variety of benefits to support you professionally and personally: opportunities for internal mobility, career development, competitive compensation, bonus programs, cost‑effective health insurance, robust pension and 401(k) offerings, paid volunteer time, and gift matching. Learn more about Federated benefits.

Employment Practices

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Federated does not sponsor H‑1B or other work visas for students or recent graduates on J‑1 or F‑1 visas. If you are a California resident, please review Federated’s enhanced privacy policy.