Independent Claims Adjuster Southern California

Schifrin, Gagnon, & Dickey, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a skilled Independent Claims Adjuster for their Southern California team. This remote role requires investigating and adjusting commercial trucking insurance claims through on-site inspections in the Los Angeles area. Applicants should have a minimum of five years of claims handling experience and strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Compensation is $35 per hour plus overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of claims handling experience.
• Strong field investigation and inspection background preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse parties.
• Highly developed analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage travel within assigned areas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating insurance coverage and liability exposure.
• Conducting investigations, including interviews and recorded statements.
• Performing on-site inspections, including cold calls, scene investigations, and vehicle inspections.
• Making informed claim adjustment recommendations.
• Preparing clear, detailed, and comprehensive reports.
• Maintaining control of a full caseload while meeting deadlines and compliance requirements.

Skills

Claims handling

Field investigation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Independent Claims Adjuster - Southern California

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Independent Claims Adjuster to join our Southern California team, servicing Los Angeles and surrounding counties. The role involves investigating, evaluating, and adjusting commercial trucking insurance claims from initial loss to final resolution. This is a remote field-based role requiring on-site inspections. Applicants must reside in and be able to travel locally within the Los Angeles area. This position requires on-site inspections and in-person client interactions throughout these regions.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating insurance coverage and liability exposure.
• Conducting investigations, including interviews and recorded statements.
• Performing on-site inspections, including cold calls, scene investigations, and vehicle inspections.
• Making informed claim adjustment recommendations.
• Preparing clear, detailed, and comprehensive reports.
• Maintaining control of a full caseload while meeting deadlines and compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of claims handling experience.
• Strong field investigation and inspection background preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse parties.
• Highly developed analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage travel within assigned areas.

Compensation: $35 per hour + overtime eligibility