Floating Claims Adjuster – Eastern South Dakota

North Star Mutual Insurance Co.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Time off programs

Company vehicle

Flexible hours

Job summary

North Star Mutual Insurance Company seeks an individual to investigate property and casualty claims and complete underwriting inspections. Work is primarily in South Dakota, with periodic travel to catastrophe claims within the company operating territory.

Candidate should reside in or near specific counties and demonstrate strong communication with policyholders and partners. Starting range is $60,000 to $65,000 annually, with potential merit increases and profit-sharing bonuses.

Qualifications

• Follow directions and assist other staff; be a self-starter and capable of working independently.
• Document and manage first- and third-party claim files; conduct recorded statements.
• Negotiate settlements, estimate damages, and prepare detailed reports in compliance with state law and company policy.

Responsibilities

• Investigate property and casualty claims and complete underwriting inspections.
• Travel periodically, including outside the assigned territory; work primarily in South Dakota.
• Maintain professional rapport with policyholders and agent partners; demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Job description

North Star Mutual Insurance Company seeks an individual to investigate property and casualty claims, and complete underwriting inspections. Work is primarily in South Dakota, but will include periodic travel to work catastrophe claims within the company operating territory. To efficiently and effectively complete the required duties it is important that the applicant live in or around Codington, Grant, Hamlin, Deuel, Brookings, or Minnehaha counties.

Applicants must be able to follow direction, assist other staff members, be a self-starter, be able to think and work on their own. The ability to document and manage first and third-party claim files, conduct recorded statements, negotiate settlements, estimate damages, and prepare detailed reports in compliance with state law and company policy fall within this job description.

A representative of the company needs to appear and conduct themselves professionally while maintaining rapport with our policyholders and Agent partners. This individual needs to possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Preference for this position will be given to those with basic knowledge of construction, farm, and technology. The duties include physically demanding activities (including climbing) and periodic travel outside of the assigned territory.

While a variety of factors, including but not limited to job related knowledge, skillset, level of education and/or experience will be taken into consideration, it is anticipated this position will start at $60,000.00 per year. This role may be eligible for a merit increase annually and is eligible for our profit-sharing bonus plan.

Starting Range $60,000 to $65,000 annually.

We also offer a competitive well-being package that includes: health benefits, retirement, financial wellness, time off programs, company issued vehicle and equipment, and flexible hours.